Finding the Third Proportional to 125,669 and 265,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,669 and 265,882 is: 562,535.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,669 : 265,882 = 265,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,669/265,882 = 265,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,669x = 265,882 × 265,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,669x = 70,693,237,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,693,237,924/125,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,535.21
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