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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,412 and 570,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,412 and 570,678 is: 1,250,608.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,412 : 570,678 = 570,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,412/570,678 = 570,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,412x = 570,678 × 570,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,412x = 325,673,379,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,673,379,684/260,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,608.19

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