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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,110 and 569,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,110 and 569,288 is: 1,227,097.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,110 : 569,288 = 569,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,110/569,288 = 569,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,110x = 569,288 × 569,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,110x = 324,088,826,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,088,826,944/264,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,097.90

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