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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,244 and 573,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,244 and 573,480 is: 1,221,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,244 : 573,480 = 573,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,244/573,480 = 573,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,244x = 573,480 × 573,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,244x = 328,879,310,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,879,310,400/269,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,491.70

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