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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,237 and 270,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,237 and 270,718 is: 599,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,237 : 270,718 = 270,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,237/270,718 = 270,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,237x = 270,718 × 270,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,237x = 73,288,235,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,288,235,524/122,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,558.53

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