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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,934 and 575,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,934 and 575,622 is: 1,260,166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,934 : 575,622 = 575,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,934/575,622 = 575,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,934x = 575,622 × 575,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,934x = 331,340,686,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,340,686,884/262,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260,166.76

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