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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,913 and 268,074

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,913 and 268,074 is: 584,671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,913 : 268,074 = 268,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,913/268,074 = 268,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,913x = 268,074 × 268,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,913x = 71,863,669,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,863,669,476/122,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,671.02

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