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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,991 and 274,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,991 and 274,122 is: 596,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,991 : 274,122 = 274,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,991/274,122 = 274,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,991x = 274,122 × 274,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,991x = 75,142,870,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,142,870,884/125,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,414.59

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