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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,052 and 277,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,052 and 277,752 is: 616,912.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,052 : 277,752 = 277,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,052/277,752 = 277,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,052x = 277,752 × 277,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,052x = 77,146,173,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,146,173,504/125,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,912.75

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