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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,362 and 570,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,362 and 570,658 is: 1,250,760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,362 : 570,658 = 570,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,362/570,658 = 570,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,362x = 570,658 × 570,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,362x = 325,650,552,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,650,552,964/260,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,760.68

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