Finding the Third Proportional to 125,680 and 260,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,680 and 260,108 is: 538,320.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,680 : 260,108 = 260,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,680/260,108 = 260,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,680x = 260,108 × 260,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,680x = 67,656,171,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,656,171,664/125,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,320.91
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