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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,748 and 264,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,748 and 264,860 is: 571,502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,748 : 264,860 = 264,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,748/264,860 = 264,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,748x = 264,860 × 264,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,748x = 70,150,819,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,150,819,600/122,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,502.75

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