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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,334 and 268,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,334 and 268,606 is: 566,613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,334 : 268,606 = 268,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,334/268,606 = 268,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,334x = 268,606 × 268,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,334x = 72,149,183,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,149,183,236/127,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,613.66

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