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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,029 and 575,276.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,029 and 575,276.50 is: 1,258,199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,029 : 575,276.50 = 575,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,029/575,276.50 = 575,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,029x = 575,276.50 × 575,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,029x = 330,943,051,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,943,051,452.25/263,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,199.86

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