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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,329 and 268,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,329 and 268,593 is: 566,581.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,329 : 268,593 = 268,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,329/268,593 = 268,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,329x = 268,593 × 268,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,329x = 72,142,199,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,142,199,649/127,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,581.06

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