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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.63 and 272.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.63 and 272.63 is: 591.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.63 : 272.63 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.63/272.63 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.63x = 272.63 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.63x = 74,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,324.39/125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.64

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