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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,424 and 570,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,424 and 570,704 is: 1,250,664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,424 : 570,704 = 570,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,424/570,704 = 570,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,424x = 570,704 × 570,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,424x = 325,703,055,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,703,055,616/260,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,664.51

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