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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,406 and 575,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,406 and 575,248 is: 1,261,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,406 : 575,248 = 575,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,406/575,248 = 575,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,406x = 575,248 × 575,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,406x = 330,910,261,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,910,261,504/262,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,062.10

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