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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,237 and 567,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,237 and 567,778 is: 1,238,762.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,237 : 567,778 = 567,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,237/567,778 = 567,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,237x = 567,778 × 567,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,237x = 322,371,857,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,371,857,284/260,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,762.58

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