Finding the Third Proportional to 125,958 and 275,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,958 and 275,028 is: 600,520.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,958 : 275,028 = 275,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,958/275,028 = 275,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,958x = 275,028 × 275,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,958x = 75,640,400,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,640,400,784/125,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,520.81
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