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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,904 and 569,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,904 and 569,280 is: 1,228,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,904 : 569,280 = 569,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,904/569,280 = 569,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,904x = 569,280 × 569,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,904x = 324,079,718,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,079,718,400/263,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,021.24

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