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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,454 and 268,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,454 and 268,080 is: 572,854.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,454 : 268,080 = 268,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,454/268,080 = 268,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,454x = 268,080 × 268,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,454x = 71,866,886,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,866,886,400/125,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,854.48

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