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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,482 and 275,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,482 and 275,842 is: 606,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,482 : 275,842 = 275,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,482/275,842 = 275,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,482x = 275,842 × 275,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,482x = 76,088,808,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,088,808,964/125,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,372.30

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