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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,652 and 262,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,652 and 262,808 is: 563,122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,652 : 262,808 = 262,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,652/262,808 = 262,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,652x = 262,808 × 262,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,652x = 69,068,044,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,068,044,864/122,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,122.04

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