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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,812 and 268,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,812 and 268,842 is: 565,486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,812 : 268,842 = 268,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,812/268,842 = 268,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,812x = 268,842 × 268,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,812x = 72,276,020,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,276,020,964/127,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,486.97

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