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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,466 and 268,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,466 and 268,386 is: 574,108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,466 : 268,386 = 268,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,466/268,386 = 268,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,466x = 268,386 × 268,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,466x = 72,031,044,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,031,044,996/125,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,108.09

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