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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,650 and 573,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,650 and 573,124 is: 1,255,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,650 : 573,124 = 573,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,650/573,124 = 573,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,650x = 573,124 × 573,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,650x = 328,471,119,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,471,119,376/261,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,383.60

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