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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,274 and 568,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,274 and 568,528 is: 1,204,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,274 : 568,528 = 568,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,274/568,528 = 568,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,274x = 568,528 × 568,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,274x = 323,224,086,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,224,086,784/268,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,828.22

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