Finding the Third Proportional to 125,670 and 260,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,670 and 260,088 is: 538,280.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,670 : 260,088 = 260,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,670/260,088 = 260,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,670x = 260,088 × 260,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,670x = 67,645,767,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,645,767,744/125,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,280.96
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