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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,562 and 575,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,562 and 575,954 is: 1,263,408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,562 : 575,954 = 575,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,562/575,954 = 575,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,562x = 575,954 × 575,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,562x = 331,723,010,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,723,010,116/262,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,408.30

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