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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,274 and 280,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,274 and 280,575 is: 623,424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,274 : 280,575 = 280,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,274/280,575 = 280,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,274x = 280,575 × 280,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,274x = 78,722,330,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,722,330,625/126,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,424.70

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