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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,305 and 558,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,305 and 558,642 is: 1,163,157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,305 : 558,642 = 558,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,305/558,642 = 558,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,305x = 558,642 × 558,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,305x = 312,080,884,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,080,884,164/268,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,157.17

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