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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,982 and 569,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,982 and 569,330 is: 1,218,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,982 : 569,330 = 569,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,982/569,330 = 569,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,982x = 569,330 × 569,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,982x = 324,136,648,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,136,648,900/265,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,641.29

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