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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,488 and 570,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,488 and 570,060 is: 1,252,344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,488 : 570,060 = 570,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,488/570,060 = 570,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,488x = 570,060 × 570,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,488x = 324,968,403,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,968,403,600/259,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,344.63

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