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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,044 and 565,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,044 and 565,971 is: 1,190,597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,044 : 565,971 = 565,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,044/565,971 = 565,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,044x = 565,971 × 565,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,044x = 320,323,172,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,323,172,841/269,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,597.72

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