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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,528 and 268,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,528 and 268,324 is: 573,559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,528 : 268,324 = 268,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,528/268,324 = 268,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,528x = 268,324 × 268,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,528x = 71,997,768,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,997,768,976/125,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,559.44

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