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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,352 and 268,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,352 and 268,180 is: 573,748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,352 : 268,180 = 268,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,352/268,180 = 268,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,352x = 268,180 × 268,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,352x = 71,920,512,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,920,512,400/125,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,748.42

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