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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,350 and 268,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,350 and 268,638 is: 566,677.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,350 : 268,638 = 268,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,350/268,638 = 268,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,350x = 268,638 × 268,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,350x = 72,166,375,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,166,375,044/127,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,677.46

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