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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,408 and 570,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,408 and 570,670 is: 1,250,592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,408 : 570,670 = 570,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,408/570,670 = 570,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,408x = 570,670 × 570,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,408x = 325,664,248,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,664,248,900/260,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,592.34

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