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Finding the Third Proportional to 128,162 and 275,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 128,162 and 275,269 is: 591,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,162 : 275,269 = 275,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,162/275,269 = 275,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,162x = 275,269 × 275,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,162x = 75,773,022,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,773,022,361/128,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,228.46

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