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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,423.25 and 570,701.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,423.25 and 570,701.25 is: 1,250,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,423.25 : 570,701.25 = 570,701.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,423.25/570,701.25 = 570,701.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,423.25x = 570,701.25 × 570,701.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,423.25x = 325,699,916,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,699,916,751.56/260,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,656.06

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