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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,105 and 569,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,105 and 569,277 is: 1,227,073.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,105 : 569,277 = 569,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,105/569,277 = 569,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,105x = 569,277 × 569,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,105x = 324,076,302,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,076,302,729/264,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,073.71

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