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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,124 and 569,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,124 and 569,316 is: 1,227,153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,124 : 569,316 = 569,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,124/569,316 = 569,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,124x = 569,316 × 569,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,124x = 324,120,707,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,120,707,856/264,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,153.56

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