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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,270 and 558,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,270 and 558,571 is: 1,163,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,270 : 558,571 = 558,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,270/558,571 = 558,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,270x = 558,571 × 558,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,270x = 312,001,562,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,001,562,041/268,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,013.24

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