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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,163 and 569,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,163 and 569,112 is: 1,190,053.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,163 : 569,112 = 569,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,163/569,112 = 569,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,163x = 569,112 × 569,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,163x = 323,888,468,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,888,468,544/272,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190,053.27

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