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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,104 and 569,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,104 and 569,278 is: 1,227,082.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,104 : 569,278 = 569,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,104/569,278 = 569,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,104x = 569,278 × 569,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,104x = 324,077,441,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,077,441,284/264,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,082.67

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