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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,618.77 and 571,060.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,618.77 and 571,060.13 is: 1,251,290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,618.77 : 571,060.13 = 571,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,618.77/571,060.13 = 571,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,618.77x = 571,060.13 × 571,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,618.77x = 326,109,666,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,109,666,365.02/260,618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,290.04

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