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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,008 and 254,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,008 and 254,658 is: 518,772.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,008 : 254,658 = 254,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,008/254,658 = 254,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,008x = 254,658 × 254,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,008x = 64,850,696,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,850,696,964/125,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,772.37

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