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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,444 and 268,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,444 and 268,060 is: 572,814.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,444 : 268,060 = 268,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,444/268,060 = 268,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,444x = 268,060 × 268,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,444x = 71,856,163,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,856,163,600/125,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,814.67

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