Finding the Third Proportional to 125,973 and 276,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 125,973 and 276,519 is: 606,977.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,973 : 276,519 = 276,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,973/276,519 = 276,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,973x = 276,519 × 276,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,973x = 76,462,757,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,462,757,361/125,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,977.35
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