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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,346 and 275,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,346 and 275,496 is: 605,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,346 : 275,496 = 275,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,346/275,496 = 275,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,346x = 275,496 × 275,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,346x = 75,898,046,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,898,046,016/125,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,508.32

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