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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,048 and 268,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,048 and 268,191 is: 566,135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,048 : 268,191 = 268,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,048/268,191 = 268,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,048x = 268,191 × 268,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,048x = 71,926,412,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,926,412,481/127,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,135.73

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