Finding the Third Proportional to 125,754 and 274,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,754 and 274,828 is: 600,620.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,754 : 274,828 = 274,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,754/274,828 = 274,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,754x = 274,828 × 274,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,754x = 75,530,429,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,530,429,584/125,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,620.49
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