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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,592 and 268,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,592 and 268,152 is: 586,543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,592 : 268,152 = 268,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,592/268,152 = 268,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,592x = 268,152 × 268,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,592x = 71,905,495,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,905,495,104/122,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,543.13

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