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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,160 and 254,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,160 and 254,664 is: 518,166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,160 : 254,664 = 254,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,160/254,664 = 254,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,160x = 254,664 × 254,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,160x = 64,853,752,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,853,752,896/125,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,166.77

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