Finding the Third Proportional to 125,706 and 271,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,706 and 271,095 is: 584,637.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,706 : 271,095 = 271,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,706/271,095 = 271,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,706x = 271,095 × 271,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,706x = 73,492,499,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,492,499,025/125,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,637.96
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