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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,022 and 568,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,022 and 568,188 is: 1,270,904.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,022 : 568,188 = 568,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,022/568,188 = 568,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,022x = 568,188 × 568,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,022x = 322,837,603,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,837,603,344/254,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,904.11

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