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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,672 and 250,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,672 and 250,504 is: 511,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,672 : 250,504 = 250,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,672/250,504 = 250,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,672x = 250,504 × 250,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,672x = 62,752,254,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,752,254,016/122,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,545.05

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