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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,908 and 268,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,908 and 268,064 is: 584,651.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,908 : 268,064 = 268,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,908/268,064 = 268,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,908x = 268,064 × 268,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,908x = 71,858,308,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,858,308,096/122,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,651.19

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