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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,685 and 275,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,685 and 275,274 is: 598,143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,685 : 275,274 = 275,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,685/275,274 = 275,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,685x = 275,274 × 275,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,685x = 75,775,775,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,775,775,076/126,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,143.23

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