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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,925 and 268,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,925 and 268,098 is: 584,718.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,925 : 268,098 = 268,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,925/268,098 = 268,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,925x = 268,098 × 268,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,925x = 71,876,537,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,876,537,604/122,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,718.63

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