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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,001 and 565,886.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,001 and 565,886.25 is: 1,190,431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,001 : 565,886.25 = 565,886.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,001/565,886.25 = 565,886.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,001x = 565,886.25 × 565,886.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,001x = 320,227,247,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,227,247,939.06/269,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,431.44

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