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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,804.25 and 571,484.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,804.25 and 571,484.25 is: 1,252,258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,804.25 : 571,484.25 = 571,484.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,804.25/571,484.25 = 571,484.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,804.25x = 571,484.25 × 571,484.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,804.25x = 326,594,247,998.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,594,247,998.06/260,804.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,258.15

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