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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,291 and 260,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,291 and 260,949 is: 543,489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,291 : 260,949 = 260,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,291/260,949 = 260,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,291x = 260,949 × 260,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,291x = 68,094,380,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,094,380,601/125,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,489.80

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