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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,651 and 268,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,651 and 268,302 is: 555,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,651 : 268,302 = 268,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,651/268,302 = 268,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,651x = 268,302 × 268,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,651x = 71,985,963,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,985,963,204/129,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,228.75

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