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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,512 and 268,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,512 and 268,488 is: 574,333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,512 : 268,488 = 268,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,512/268,488 = 268,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,512x = 268,488 × 268,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,512x = 72,085,806,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,085,806,144/125,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,333.98

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