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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,625.94 and 270,946.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,625.94 and 270,946.69 is: 584,370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,625.94 : 270,946.69 = 270,946.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,625.94/270,946.69 = 270,946.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,625.94x = 270,946.69 × 270,946.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,625.94x = 73,412,107,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,412,107,467.22/125,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,370.62

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