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Finding the Third Proportional to 271,442 and 567,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 271,442 and 567,628 is: 1,186,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,442 : 567,628 = 567,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,442/567,628 = 567,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,442x = 567,628 × 567,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,442x = 322,201,546,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,201,546,384/271,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,999.60

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