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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,680 and 565,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,680 and 565,008 is: 1,188,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,680 : 565,008 = 565,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,680/565,008 = 565,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,680x = 565,008 × 565,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,680x = 319,234,040,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,234,040,064/268,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,157.06

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