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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,002 and 264,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,002 and 264,368 is: 572,863.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,002 : 264,368 = 264,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,002/264,368 = 264,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,002x = 264,368 × 264,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,002x = 69,890,439,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,890,439,424/122,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,863.06

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