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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,854 and 269,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,854 and 269,187 is: 566,753.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,854 : 269,187 = 269,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,854/269,187 = 269,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,854x = 269,187 × 269,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,854x = 72,461,640,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,461,640,969/127,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,753.02

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