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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,228 and 571,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,228 and 571,144 is: 1,253,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,228 : 571,144 = 571,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,228/571,144 = 571,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,228x = 571,144 × 571,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,228x = 326,205,468,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,205,468,736/260,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,537.16

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