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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.58 and 273.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.58 and 273.94 is: 597.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 273.94 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/273.94 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 273.94 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 75,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,041.75/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.57

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