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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,967 and 264,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,967 and 264,800 is: 570,226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,967 : 264,800 = 264,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,967/264,800 = 264,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,967x = 264,800 × 264,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,967x = 70,119,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,119,040,000/122,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,226.48

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