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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,532 and 268,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,532 and 268,332 is: 573,575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,532 : 268,332 = 268,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,532/268,332 = 268,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,532x = 268,332 × 268,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,532x = 72,002,062,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,002,062,224/125,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,575.36

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