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Finding the Third Proportional to 122.81 and 268.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 122.81 and 268.69 is: 587.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 268.69 = 268.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/268.69 = 268.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 268.69 × 268.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 72,192.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,192.97/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.83

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