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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,340 and 572,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,340 and 572,496 is: 1,254,119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,340 : 572,496 = 572,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,340/572,496 = 572,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,340x = 572,496 × 572,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,340x = 327,751,670,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,751,670,016/261,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,119.81

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