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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,220 and 567,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,220 and 567,226 is: 1,186,289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,220 : 567,226 = 567,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,220/567,226 = 567,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,220x = 567,226 × 567,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,220x = 321,745,335,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,745,335,076/271,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,289.12

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