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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,815 and 268,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,815 and 268,848 is: 565,498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,815 : 268,848 = 268,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,815/268,848 = 268,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,815x = 268,848 × 268,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,815x = 72,279,247,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,279,247,104/127,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,498.94

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