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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,129 and 569,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,129 and 569,326 is: 1,227,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,129 : 569,326 = 569,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,129/569,326 = 569,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,129x = 569,326 × 569,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,129x = 324,132,094,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,132,094,276/264,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,173.44

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