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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,604 and 269,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,604 and 269,406 is: 577,844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,604 : 269,406 = 269,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,604/269,406 = 269,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,604x = 269,406 × 269,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,604x = 72,579,592,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,579,592,836/125,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,844.60

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