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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,713 and 512,491

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,713 and 512,491 is: 1,003,568.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,713 : 512,491 = 512,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,713/512,491 = 512,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,713x = 512,491 × 512,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,713x = 262,647,025,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,647,025,081/261,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003,568.89

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