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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,388 and 274,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,388 and 274,104 is: 599,204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,388 : 274,104 = 274,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,388/274,104 = 274,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,388x = 274,104 × 274,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,388x = 75,133,002,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,133,002,816/125,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,204.09

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