Finding the Third Proportional to 125,704 and 273,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,704 and 273,560 is: 595,327.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,704 : 273,560 = 273,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,704/273,560 = 273,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,704x = 273,560 × 273,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,704x = 74,835,073,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,835,073,600/125,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,327.70
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