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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,774 and 565,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,774 and 565,130 is: 1,188,254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,774 : 565,130 = 565,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,774/565,130 = 565,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,774x = 565,130 × 565,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,774x = 319,371,916,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,371,916,900/268,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,254.51

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