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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,394 and 268,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,394 and 268,280 is: 573,984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,394 : 268,280 = 268,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,394/268,280 = 268,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,394x = 268,280 × 268,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,394x = 71,974,158,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,974,158,400/125,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,984.07

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