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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,485 and 562,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,485 and 562,266 is: 1,204,423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,485 : 562,266 = 562,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,485/562,266 = 562,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,485x = 562,266 × 562,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,485x = 316,143,054,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,143,054,756/262,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,423.32

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