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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,230 and 268,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,230 and 268,262 is: 574,658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,230 : 268,262 = 268,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,230/268,262 = 268,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,230x = 268,262 × 268,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,230x = 71,964,500,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,964,500,644/125,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,658.63

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