Finding the Third Proportional to 125,776 and 271,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,776 and 271,152 is: 584,558.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,776 : 271,152 = 271,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,776/271,152 = 271,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,776x = 271,152 × 271,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,776x = 73,523,407,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,523,407,104/125,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,558.32
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