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Finding the Third Proportional to 122.63 and 268.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 122.63 and 268.88 is: 589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 268.88 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/268.88 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 268.88 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 72,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,293.77/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.55

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