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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,877 and 570,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,877 and 570,042 is: 1,236,121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,877 : 570,042 = 570,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,877/570,042 = 570,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,877x = 570,042 × 570,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,877x = 324,947,881,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,947,881,764/262,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,121.39

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