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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,530 and 268,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,530 and 268,328 is: 573,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,530 : 268,328 = 268,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,530/268,328 = 268,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,530x = 268,328 × 268,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,530x = 71,999,915,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,999,915,584/125,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,567.40

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