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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,306 and 270,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,306 and 270,173 is: 582,521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,306 : 270,173 = 270,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,306/270,173 = 270,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,306x = 270,173 × 270,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,306x = 72,993,449,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,993,449,929/125,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,521.59

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