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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,044 and 268,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,044 and 268,926 is: 628,639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,044 : 268,926 = 268,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,044/268,926 = 268,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,044x = 268,926 × 268,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,044x = 72,321,193,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,321,193,476/115,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,639.42

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