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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,992 and 568,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,992 and 568,848 is: 1,216,533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,992 : 568,848 = 568,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,992/568,848 = 568,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,992x = 568,848 × 568,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,992x = 323,588,047,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,588,047,104/265,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,533.01

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