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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,362 and 568,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,362 and 568,244 is: 1,240,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,362 : 568,244 = 568,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,362/568,244 = 568,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,362x = 568,244 × 568,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,362x = 322,901,243,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,901,243,536/260,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,201.12

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