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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,572 and 275,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,572 and 275,930 is: 606,324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,572 : 275,930 = 275,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,572/275,930 = 275,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,572x = 275,930 × 275,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,572x = 76,137,364,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,137,364,900/125,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,324.38

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