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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,360 and 574,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,360 and 574,304 is: 1,229,039.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,360 : 574,304 = 574,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,360/574,304 = 574,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,360x = 574,304 × 574,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,360x = 329,825,084,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,825,084,416/268,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,039.66

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