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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,942 and 265,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,942 and 265,567 is: 573,651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,942 : 265,567 = 265,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,942/265,567 = 265,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,942x = 265,567 × 265,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,942x = 70,525,831,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,525,831,489/122,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,651.25

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