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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,750 and 268,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,750 and 268,930 is: 589,192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,750 : 268,930 = 268,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,750/268,930 = 268,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,750x = 268,930 × 268,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,750x = 72,323,344,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,323,344,900/122,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,192.22

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