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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,904 and 270,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,904 and 270,520 is: 581,245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,904 : 270,520 = 270,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,904/270,520 = 270,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,904x = 270,520 × 270,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,904x = 73,181,070,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,181,070,400/125,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,245.00

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