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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,307 and 270,173.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,307 and 270,173.25 is: 582,518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,307 : 270,173.25 = 270,173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,307/270,173.25 = 270,173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,307x = 270,173.25 × 270,173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,307x = 72,993,585,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,993,585,015.56/125,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,518.02

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