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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,910 and 268,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,910 and 268,068 is: 584,659.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,910 : 268,068 = 268,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,910/268,068 = 268,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,910x = 268,068 × 268,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,910x = 71,860,452,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,860,452,624/122,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,659.12

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