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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.50 and 270.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.50 and 270.50 is: 583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.50 : 270.50 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.50/270.50 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.50x = 270.50 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.50x = 73,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,170.25/125.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.03

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