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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,033 and 275,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,033 and 275,562 is: 588,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,033 : 275,562 = 275,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,033/275,562 = 275,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,033x = 275,562 × 275,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,033x = 75,934,415,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,934,415,844/129,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,488.34

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