Finding the Third Proportional to 125,751 and 271,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,751 and 271,098 is: 584,441.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,751 : 271,098 = 271,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,751/271,098 = 271,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,751x = 271,098 × 271,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,751x = 73,494,125,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,494,125,604/125,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,441.68
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