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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,313 and 275,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,313 and 275,550 is: 605,905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,313 : 275,550 = 275,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,313/275,550 = 275,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,313x = 275,550 × 275,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,313x = 75,927,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,927,802,500/125,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,905.23

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