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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,568 and 567,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,568 and 567,744 is: 1,144,779.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,568 : 567,744 = 567,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,568/567,744 = 567,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,568x = 567,744 × 567,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,568x = 322,333,249,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,333,249,536/281,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,779.41

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