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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,092 and 575,076

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,092 and 575,076 is: 1,233,578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,092 : 575,076 = 575,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,092/575,076 = 575,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,092x = 575,076 × 575,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,092x = 330,712,405,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,712,405,776/268,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233,578.05

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