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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,098 and 569,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,098 and 569,263 is: 1,227,045.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,098 : 569,263 = 569,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,098/569,263 = 569,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,098x = 569,263 × 569,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,098x = 324,060,363,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,060,363,169/264,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,045.88

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