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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,050 and 579,721

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,050 and 579,721 is: 1,277,614.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,050 : 579,721 = 579,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,050/579,721 = 579,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,050x = 579,721 × 579,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,050x = 336,076,437,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,076,437,841/263,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,614.29

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