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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,333.44 and 268,723.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,333.44 and 268,723.88 is: 590,292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,333.44 : 268,723.88 = 268,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,333.44/268,723.88 = 268,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,333.44x = 268,723.88 × 268,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,333.44x = 72,212,520,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,212,520,995.02/122,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,292.58

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