Finding the Third Proportional to 125,962 and 266,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,962 and 266,143 is: 562,329.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,962 : 266,143 = 266,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,962/266,143 = 266,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,962x = 266,143 × 266,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,962x = 70,832,096,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,832,096,449/125,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,329.09
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