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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,056 and 570,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,056 and 570,377 is: 1,236,732.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,056 : 570,377 = 570,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,056/570,377 = 570,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,056x = 570,377 × 570,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,056x = 325,329,922,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,329,922,129/263,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,732.57

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