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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,354 and 268,646

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,354 and 268,646 is: 566,693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,354 : 268,646 = 268,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,354/268,646 = 268,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,354x = 268,646 × 268,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,354x = 72,170,673,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,170,673,316/127,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,693.42

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