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Finding the Third Proportional to 128,442 and 275,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 128,442 and 275,822 is: 592,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,442 : 275,822 = 275,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,442/275,822 = 275,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,442x = 275,822 × 275,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,442x = 76,077,775,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,077,775,684/128,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,312.29

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