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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,392 and 568,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,392 and 568,272 is: 1,230,727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,392 : 568,272 = 568,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,392/568,272 = 568,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,392x = 568,272 × 568,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,392x = 322,933,065,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,933,065,984/262,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230,727.56

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