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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,044 and 269,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,044 and 269,912 is: 564,555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,044 : 269,912 = 269,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,044/269,912 = 269,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,044x = 269,912 × 269,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,044x = 72,852,487,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,852,487,744/129,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,555.41

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