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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,160 and 272,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,160 and 272,348 is: 592,628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,160 : 272,348 = 272,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,160/272,348 = 272,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,160x = 272,348 × 272,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,160x = 74,173,433,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,173,433,104/125,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,628.90

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