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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,778 and 264,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,778 and 264,449 is: 569,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,778 : 264,449 = 264,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,778/264,449 = 264,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,778x = 264,449 × 264,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,778x = 69,933,273,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,933,273,601/122,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,591.24

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