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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,727 and 253,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,727 and 253,284 is: 522,727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,727 : 253,284 = 253,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,727/253,284 = 253,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,727x = 253,284 × 253,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,727x = 64,152,784,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,152,784,656/122,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,727.56

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