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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,754 and 268,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,754 and 268,750 is: 565,356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,754 : 268,750 = 268,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,754/268,750 = 268,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,754x = 268,750 × 268,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,754x = 72,226,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,226,562,500/127,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,356.56

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