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Finding the Third Proportional to 115,942 and 268,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 115,942 and 268,425 is: 621,448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,942 : 268,425 = 268,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,942/268,425 = 268,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,942x = 268,425 × 268,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,942x = 72,051,980,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,051,980,625/115,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,448.49

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