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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,487 and 270,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,487 and 270,522 is: 583,185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,487 : 270,522 = 270,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,487/270,522 = 270,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,487x = 270,522 × 270,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,487x = 73,182,152,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,182,152,484/125,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,185.13

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