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Finding the Third Proportional to 126,954 and 270,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 126,954 and 270,357 is: 575,743.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,954 : 270,357 = 270,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,954/270,357 = 270,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,954x = 270,357 × 270,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,954x = 73,092,907,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,092,907,449/126,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,743.24

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