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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,296.03 and 570,447.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,296.03 and 570,447.56 is: 1,250,155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,296.03 : 570,447.56 = 570,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,296.03/570,447.56 = 570,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,296.03x = 570,447.56 × 570,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,296.03x = 325,410,421,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,410,421,562.19/260,296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,155.14

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