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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,219 and 567,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,219 and 567,223 is: 1,186,280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,219 : 567,223 = 567,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,219/567,223 = 567,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,219x = 567,223 × 567,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,219x = 321,741,931,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,741,931,729/271,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,280.95

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