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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,570 and 567,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,570 and 567,748 is: 1,144,787.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,570 : 567,748 = 567,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,570/567,748 = 567,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,570x = 567,748 × 567,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,570x = 322,337,791,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,337,791,504/281,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,787.41

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