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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,102 and 569,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,102 and 569,270 is: 1,227,057.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,102 : 569,270 = 569,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,102/569,270 = 569,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,102x = 569,270 × 569,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,102x = 324,068,332,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,068,332,900/264,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,057.47

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