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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,332 and 275,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,332 and 275,472 is: 605,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,332 : 275,472 = 275,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,332/275,472 = 275,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,332x = 275,472 × 275,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,332x = 75,884,822,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,884,822,784/125,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,470.45

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