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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,718 and 274,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,718 and 274,764 is: 600,512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,718 : 274,764 = 274,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,718/274,764 = 274,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,718x = 274,764 × 274,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,718x = 75,495,255,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,495,255,696/125,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,512.70

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