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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,332 and 270,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,332 and 270,169 is: 577,773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,332 : 270,169 = 270,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,332/270,169 = 270,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,332x = 270,169 × 270,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,332x = 72,991,288,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,991,288,561/126,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,773.55

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