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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,536 and 275,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,536 and 275,264 is: 603,574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,536 : 275,264 = 275,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,536/275,264 = 275,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,536x = 275,264 × 275,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,536x = 75,770,269,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,770,269,696/125,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,574.03

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