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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,858.50 and 570,003

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,858.50 and 570,003 is: 1,236,039.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,858.50 : 570,003 = 570,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,858.50/570,003 = 570,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,858.50x = 570,003 × 570,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,858.50x = 324,903,420,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,903,420,009/262,858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,039.24

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