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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,034 and 575,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,034 and 575,287 is: 1,258,221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,034 : 575,287 = 575,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,034/575,287 = 575,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,034x = 575,287 × 575,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,034x = 330,955,132,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,955,132,369/263,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,221.87

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