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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,247 and 254,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,247 and 254,868 is: 518,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,247 : 254,868 = 254,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,247/254,868 = 254,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,247x = 254,868 × 254,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,247x = 64,957,697,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,957,697,424/125,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,636.75

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