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Finding the Third Proportional to 125,622 and 269,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 125,622 and 269,444 is: 577,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,622 : 269,444 = 269,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,622/269,444 = 269,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,622x = 269,444 × 269,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,622x = 72,600,069,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,600,069,136/125,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,924.80

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