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Finding the Third Proportional to 124,969 and 268,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 124,969 and 268,407 is: 576,481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,969 : 268,407 = 268,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,969/268,407 = 268,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,969x = 268,407 × 268,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,969x = 72,042,317,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,042,317,649/124,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,481.51

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