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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,151 and 270,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,151 and 270,441 is: 584,400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,151 : 270,441 = 270,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,151/270,441 = 270,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,151x = 270,441 × 270,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,151x = 73,138,334,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,138,334,481/125,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,400.72

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