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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,898 and 569,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,898 and 569,268 is: 1,227,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,898 : 569,268 = 569,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,898/569,268 = 569,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,898x = 569,268 × 569,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,898x = 324,066,055,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,066,055,824/263,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,997.39

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