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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,469 and 268,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,469 and 268,188 is: 573,247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,469 : 268,188 = 268,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,469/268,188 = 268,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,469x = 268,188 × 268,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,469x = 71,924,803,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,924,803,344/125,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,247.60

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