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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,727 and 264,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,727 and 264,774 is: 571,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,727 : 264,774 = 264,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,727/264,774 = 264,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,727x = 264,774 × 264,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,727x = 70,105,271,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,105,271,076/122,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,229.40

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