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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,392 and 268,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,392 and 268,276 is: 573,976.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,392 : 268,276 = 268,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,392/268,276 = 268,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,392x = 268,276 × 268,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,392x = 71,972,012,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,972,012,176/125,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,976.11

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