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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,384 and 268,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,384 and 268,264 is: 573,961.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,384 : 268,264 = 268,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,384/268,264 = 268,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,384x = 268,264 × 268,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,384x = 71,965,573,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,965,573,696/125,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,961.38

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