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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,674 and 275,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,674 and 275,598 is: 609,222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,674 : 275,598 = 275,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,674/275,598 = 275,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,674x = 275,598 × 275,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,674x = 75,954,257,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,954,257,604/124,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,222.91

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