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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,901 and 569,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,901 and 569,274 is: 1,228,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,901 : 569,274 = 569,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,901/569,274 = 569,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,901x = 569,274 × 569,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,901x = 324,072,887,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,072,887,076/263,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,009.32

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