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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,256 and 569,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,256 and 569,776 is: 1,223,891.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,256 : 569,776 = 569,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,256/569,776 = 569,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,256x = 569,776 × 569,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,256x = 324,644,690,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,644,690,176/265,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223,891.98

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