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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,951 and 575,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,951 and 575,655 is: 1,260,229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,951 : 575,655 = 575,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,951/575,655 = 575,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,951x = 575,655 × 575,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,951x = 331,378,679,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,378,679,025/262,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260,229.77

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