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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,698 and 273,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,698 and 273,044 is: 607,614.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,698 : 273,044 = 273,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,698/273,044 = 273,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,698x = 273,044 × 273,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,698x = 74,553,025,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,553,025,936/122,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,614.03

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