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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,051 and 565,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,051 and 565,986 is: 1,190,629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,051 : 565,986 = 565,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,051/565,986 = 565,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,051x = 565,986 × 565,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,051x = 320,340,152,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,340,152,196/269,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,629.85

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