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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,932.75 and 570,577.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,932.75 and 570,577.50 is: 1,238,182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,932.75 : 570,577.50 = 570,577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,932.75/570,577.50 = 570,577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,932.75x = 570,577.50 × 570,577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,932.75x = 325,558,683,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,558,683,506.25/262,932.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,182.32

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