Finding the Third Proportional to 125,778 and 273,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,778 and 273,380 is: 594,194.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,778 : 273,380 = 273,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,778/273,380 = 273,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,778x = 273,380 × 273,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,778x = 74,736,624,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,736,624,400/125,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,194.73
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