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Finding the Third Proportional to 125.94 and 275.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 125.94 and 275.09 is: 600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 275.09 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/275.09 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 275.09 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 75,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,676.57/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.91

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