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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,291 and 270,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,291 and 270,093 is: 577,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,291 : 270,093 = 270,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,291/270,093 = 270,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,291x = 270,093 × 270,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,291x = 72,950,228,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,950,228,649/126,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,636.00

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