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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,571 and 562,503

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,571 and 562,503 is: 1,205,044.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,571 : 562,503 = 562,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,571/562,503 = 562,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,571x = 562,503 × 562,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,571x = 316,409,625,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,409,625,009/262,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,044.06

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