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Finding the Third Proportional to 122,982 and 270,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 122,982 and 270,660 is: 595,671.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,982 : 270,660 = 270,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,982/270,660 = 270,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,982x = 270,660 × 270,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,982x = 73,256,835,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,256,835,600/122,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,671.20

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