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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,076 and 569,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,076 and 569,704 is: 1,224,413.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,076 : 569,704 = 569,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,076/569,704 = 569,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,076x = 569,704 × 569,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,076x = 324,562,647,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,562,647,616/265,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,413.56

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