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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,676 and 250,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,676 and 250,512 is: 511,561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,676 : 250,512 = 250,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,676/250,512 = 250,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,676x = 250,512 × 250,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,676x = 62,756,262,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,756,262,144/122,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,561.04

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