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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,284 and 572,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,284 and 572,368 is: 1,253,827.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,284 : 572,368 = 572,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,284/572,368 = 572,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,284x = 572,368 × 572,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,284x = 327,605,127,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,605,127,424/261,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,827.74

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