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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,364 and 574,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,364 and 574,312 is: 1,229,055.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,364 : 574,312 = 574,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,364/574,312 = 574,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,364x = 574,312 × 574,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,364x = 329,834,273,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,834,273,344/268,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229,055.59

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