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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,403.75 and 570,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,403.75 and 570,663 is: 1,250,582.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,403.75 : 570,663 = 570,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,403.75/570,663 = 570,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,403.75x = 570,663 × 570,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,403.75x = 325,656,259,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,656,259,569/260,403.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,582.07

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