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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,711 and 569,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,711 and 569,426 is: 1,330,452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,711 : 569,426 = 569,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,711/569,426 = 569,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,711x = 569,426 × 569,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,711x = 324,245,969,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,245,969,476/243,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,452.75

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