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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,276 and 568,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,276 and 568,538 is: 1,204,861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,276 : 568,538 = 568,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,276/568,538 = 568,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,276x = 568,538 × 568,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,276x = 323,235,457,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,235,457,444/268,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,861.63

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