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Finding the Third Proportional to 262,968 and 575,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 262,968 and 575,040 is: 1,257,457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,968 : 575,040 = 575,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,968/575,040 = 575,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,968x = 575,040 × 575,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,968x = 330,671,001,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,671,001,600/262,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,457.19

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