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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,928 and 573,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,928 and 573,184 is: 1,221,664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,928 : 573,184 = 573,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,928/573,184 = 573,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,928x = 573,184 × 573,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,928x = 328,539,897,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,539,897,856/268,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,664.90

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