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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,078 and 569,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,078 and 569,708 is: 1,224,421.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,078 : 569,708 = 569,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,078/569,708 = 569,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,078x = 569,708 × 569,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,078x = 324,567,205,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,567,205,264/265,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,421.51

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