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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,109 and 569,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,109 and 569,285 is: 1,227,089.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,109 : 569,285 = 569,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,109/569,285 = 569,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,109x = 569,285 × 569,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,109x = 324,085,411,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,085,411,225/264,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,089.62

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