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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,512.88 and 275,902.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,512.88 and 275,902.88 is: 606,490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,512.88 : 275,902.88 = 275,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,512.88/275,902.88 = 275,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,512.88x = 275,902.88 × 275,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,512.88x = 76,122,396,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,122,396,433.27/125,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,490.74

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