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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,268 and 570,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,268 and 570,120 is: 1,216,145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,268 : 570,120 = 570,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,268/570,120 = 570,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,268x = 570,120 × 570,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,268x = 325,036,814,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,036,814,400/267,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,145.65

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