Finding the Third Proportional to 125,668 and 273,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,668 and 273,152 is: 593,723.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,668 : 273,152 = 273,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,668/273,152 = 273,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,668x = 273,152 × 273,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,668x = 74,612,015,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,612,015,104/125,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,723.26
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