Finding the Third Proportional to 125,842 and 276,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,842 and 276,552 is: 607,754.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,842 : 276,552 = 276,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,842/276,552 = 276,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,842x = 276,552 × 276,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,842x = 76,481,008,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,481,008,704/125,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,754.24
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