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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,934 and 268,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,934 and 268,114 is: 584,745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,934 : 268,114 = 268,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,934/268,114 = 268,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,934x = 268,114 × 268,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,934x = 71,885,116,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,885,116,996/122,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,745.61

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