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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,494 and 572,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,494 and 572,436 is: 1,248,344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,494 : 572,436 = 572,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,494/572,436 = 572,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,494x = 572,436 × 572,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,494x = 327,682,974,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,682,974,096/262,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,344.63

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