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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,388 and 275,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,388 and 275,724 is: 606,307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,388 : 275,724 = 275,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,388/275,724 = 275,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,388x = 275,724 × 275,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,388x = 76,023,724,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,023,724,176/125,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,307.81

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