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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,112 and 275,246.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,112 and 275,246.25 is: 605,541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,112 : 275,246.25 = 275,246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,112/275,246.25 = 275,246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,112x = 275,246.25 × 275,246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,112x = 75,760,498,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,760,498,139.06/125,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,541.42

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