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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,026 and 575,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,026 and 575,246 is: 1,258,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,026 : 575,246 = 575,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,026/575,246 = 575,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,026x = 575,246 × 575,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,026x = 330,907,960,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,907,960,516/263,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,080.80

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