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Finding the Third Proportional to 122.13 and 268.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 122.13 and 268.95 is: 592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 268.95 = 268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/268.95 = 268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 268.95 × 268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 72,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,331.58/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.24

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