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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,350 and 268,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,350 and 268,230 is: 578,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,350 : 268,230 = 268,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,350/268,230 = 268,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,350x = 268,230 × 268,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,350x = 71,947,332,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,947,332,900/124,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,587.32

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