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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,220 and 558,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,220 and 558,481 is: 1,162,855.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,220 : 558,481 = 558,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,220/558,481 = 558,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,220x = 558,481 × 558,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,220x = 311,901,027,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,901,027,361/268,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,855.22

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