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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,960 and 268,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,960 and 268,192 is: 584,962.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,960 : 268,192 = 268,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,960/268,192 = 268,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,960x = 268,192 × 268,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,960x = 71,926,948,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,926,948,864/122,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,962.17

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