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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,126 and 569,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,126 and 569,320 is: 1,227,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,126 : 569,320 = 569,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,126/569,320 = 569,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,126x = 569,320 × 569,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,126x = 324,125,262,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,125,262,400/264,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,161.52

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