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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,044 and 572,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,044 and 572,052 is: 1,248,811.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,044 : 572,052 = 572,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,044/572,052 = 572,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,044x = 572,052 × 572,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,044x = 327,243,490,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,243,490,704/262,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,811.23

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