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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,013 and 269,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,013 and 269,572 is: 581,292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,013 : 269,572 = 269,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,013/269,572 = 269,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,013x = 269,572 × 269,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,013x = 72,669,063,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,669,063,184/125,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,292.05

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