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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,006 and 254,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,006 and 254,654 is: 518,764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,006 : 254,654 = 254,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,006/254,654 = 254,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,006x = 254,654 × 254,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,006x = 64,848,659,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,848,659,716/125,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,764.38

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