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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,336 and 275,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,336 and 275,480 is: 605,486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,336 : 275,480 = 275,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,336/275,480 = 275,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,336x = 275,480 × 275,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,336x = 75,889,230,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,889,230,400/125,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,486.30

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