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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,662 and 571,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,662 and 571,194 is: 1,251,669.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,662 : 571,194 = 571,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,662/571,194 = 571,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,662x = 571,194 × 571,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,662x = 326,262,585,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,262,585,636/260,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,669.16

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