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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,363 and 548,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,363 and 548,378 is: 1,120,565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,363 : 548,378 = 548,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,363/548,378 = 548,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,363x = 548,378 × 548,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,363x = 300,718,430,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,718,430,884/268,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,565.92

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