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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,101 and 569,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,101 and 569,269 is: 1,227,057.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,101 : 569,269 = 569,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,101/569,269 = 569,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,101x = 569,269 × 569,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,101x = 324,067,194,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,067,194,361/264,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,057.81

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