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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,958 and 575,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,958 and 575,938 is: 1,261,435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,958 : 575,938 = 575,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,958/575,938 = 575,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,958x = 575,938 × 575,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,958x = 331,704,579,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,704,579,844/262,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,435.59

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