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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,410 and 570,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,410 and 570,674 is: 1,250,600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,410 : 570,674 = 570,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,410/570,674 = 570,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,410x = 570,674 × 570,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,410x = 325,668,814,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,668,814,276/260,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,600.26

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