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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,650 and 262,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,650 and 262,804 is: 563,114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,650 : 262,804 = 262,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,650/262,804 = 262,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,650x = 262,804 × 262,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,650x = 69,065,942,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,065,942,416/122,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,114.08

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