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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,426 and 268,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,426 and 268,336 is: 574,077.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,426 : 268,336 = 268,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,426/268,336 = 268,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,426x = 268,336 × 268,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,426x = 72,004,208,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,004,208,896/125,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,077.22

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