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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,775 and 275,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,775 and 275,553 is: 603,692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,775 : 275,553 = 275,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,775/275,553 = 275,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,775x = 275,553 × 275,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,775x = 75,929,455,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,929,455,809/125,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,692.75

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