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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,244.98 and 254,863.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,244.98 and 254,863.97 is: 518,628.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,244.98 : 254,863.97 = 254,863.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,244.98/254,863.97 = 254,863.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,244.98x = 254,863.97 × 254,863.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,244.98x = 64,955,642,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,955,642,567.00/125,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,628.69

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