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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,637.25 and 270,225.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,637.25 and 270,225.50 is: 576,621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,637.25 : 270,225.50 = 270,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,637.25/270,225.50 = 270,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,637.25x = 270,225.50 × 270,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,637.25x = 73,021,820,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,021,820,850.25/126,637.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,621.97

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