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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,571 and 567,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,571 and 567,960 is: 1,237,968.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,571 : 567,960 = 567,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,571/567,960 = 567,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,571x = 567,960 × 567,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,571x = 322,578,561,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,578,561,600/260,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,968.01

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