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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,053 and 570,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,053 and 570,372 is: 1,236,724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,053 : 570,372 = 570,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,053/570,372 = 570,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,053x = 570,372 × 570,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,053x = 325,324,218,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,324,218,384/263,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,724.99

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