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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,442 and 270,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,442 and 270,567 is: 583,588.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,442 : 270,567 = 270,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,442/270,567 = 270,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,442x = 270,567 × 270,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,442x = 73,206,501,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,206,501,489/125,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,588.44

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