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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,954 and 250,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,954 and 250,416 is: 510,013.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,954 : 250,416 = 250,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,954/250,416 = 250,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,954x = 250,416 × 250,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,954x = 62,708,173,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,708,173,056/122,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,013.28

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