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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,050 and 558,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,050 and 558,144 is: 1,162,188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,050 : 558,144 = 558,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,050/558,144 = 558,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,050x = 558,144 × 558,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,050x = 311,524,724,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,524,724,736/268,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,188.86

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