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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,298 and 270,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,298 and 270,831 is: 599,759.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,298 : 270,831 = 270,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,298/270,831 = 270,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,298x = 270,831 × 270,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,298x = 73,349,430,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,349,430,561/122,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,759.85

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