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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,114.06 and 275,130.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,114.06 and 275,130.84 is: 605,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,114.06 : 275,130.84 = 275,130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,114.06/275,130.84 = 275,130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,114.06x = 275,130.84 × 275,130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,114.06x = 75,696,981,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,696,981,182.59/125,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,023.77

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