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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,263 and 546,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,263 and 546,666 is: 1,139,481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,263 : 546,666 = 546,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,263/546,666 = 546,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,263x = 546,666 × 546,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,263x = 298,843,715,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,843,715,556/262,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,481.04

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