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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,757 and 268,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,757 and 268,755 is: 565,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,757 : 268,755 = 268,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,757/268,755 = 268,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,757x = 268,755 × 268,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,757x = 72,229,250,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,229,250,025/127,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,364.32

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