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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,430 and 259,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,430 and 259,560 is: 550,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,430 : 259,560 = 259,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,430/259,560 = 259,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,430x = 259,560 × 259,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,430x = 67,371,393,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,371,393,600/122,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,285.01

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