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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,664 and 271,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,664 and 271,012 is: 584,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,664 : 271,012 = 271,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,664/271,012 = 271,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,664x = 271,012 × 271,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,664x = 73,447,504,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,447,504,144/125,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,475.30

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