Finding the Third Proportional to 125,964 and 266,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,964 and 266,148 is: 562,341.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,964 : 266,148 = 266,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,964/266,148 = 266,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,964x = 266,148 × 266,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,964x = 70,834,757,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,834,757,904/125,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,341.29
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