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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,616 and 572,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,616 and 572,748 is: 1,249,125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,616 : 572,748 = 572,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,616/572,748 = 572,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,616x = 572,748 × 572,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,616x = 328,040,271,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,040,271,504/262,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,125.23

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