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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,032 and 575,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,032 and 575,283 is: 1,258,213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,032 : 575,283 = 575,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,032/575,283 = 575,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,032x = 575,283 × 575,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,032x = 330,950,530,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,950,530,089/263,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,213.94

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