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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,352.75 and 570,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,352.75 and 570,642 is: 1,250,734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,352.75 : 570,642 = 570,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,352.75/570,642 = 570,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,352.75x = 570,642 × 570,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,352.75x = 325,632,292,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,632,292,164/260,352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,734.98

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