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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,452.13 and 275,811.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,452.13 and 275,811.75 is: 606,383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,452.13 : 275,811.75 = 275,811.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,452.13/275,811.75 = 275,811.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,452.13x = 275,811.75 × 275,811.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,452.13x = 76,072,121,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,072,121,438.06/125,452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,383.68

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