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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,340 and 275,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,340 and 275,484 is: 605,484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,340 : 275,484 = 275,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,340/275,484 = 275,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,340x = 275,484 × 275,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,340x = 75,891,434,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,891,434,256/125,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,484.56

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