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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,037.69 and 570,007.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,037.69 and 570,007.13 is: 1,244,678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,037.69 : 570,007.13 = 570,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,037.69/570,007.13 = 570,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,037.69x = 570,007.13 × 570,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,037.69x = 324,908,122,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,908,122,550.77/261,037.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,678.98

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