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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,544 and 268,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,544 and 268,360 is: 573,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,544 : 268,360 = 268,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,544/268,360 = 268,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,544x = 268,360 × 268,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,544x = 72,017,089,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,017,089,600/125,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,640.23

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