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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,904 and 268,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,904 and 268,056 is: 584,635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,904 : 268,056 = 268,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,904/268,056 = 268,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,904x = 268,056 × 268,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,904x = 71,854,019,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,854,019,136/122,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,635.32

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