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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,922 and 575,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,922 and 575,600 is: 1,260,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,922 : 575,600 = 575,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,922/575,600 = 575,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,922x = 575,600 × 575,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,922x = 331,315,360,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,315,360,000/262,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260,127.95

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