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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,350 and 268,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,350 and 268,195 is: 573,821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,350 : 268,195 = 268,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,350/268,195 = 268,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,350x = 268,195 × 268,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,350x = 71,928,558,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,928,558,025/125,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,821.76

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