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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,014 and 269,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,014 and 269,710 is: 581,882.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,014 : 269,710 = 269,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,014/269,710 = 269,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,014x = 269,710 × 269,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,014x = 72,743,484,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,743,484,100/125,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,882.70

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