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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,734 and 262,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,734 and 262,227 is: 569,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,734 : 262,227 = 262,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,734/262,227 = 262,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,734x = 262,227 × 262,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,734x = 68,762,999,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,762,999,529/120,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,541.30

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