Finding the Third Proportional to 125,672 and 260,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,672 and 260,092 is: 538,288.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,672 : 260,092 = 260,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,672/260,092 = 260,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,672x = 260,092 × 260,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,672x = 67,647,848,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,647,848,464/125,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,288.95
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