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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,062 and 570,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,062 and 570,389 is: 1,236,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,062 : 570,389 = 570,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,062/570,389 = 570,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,062x = 570,389 × 570,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,062x = 325,343,611,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,343,611,321/263,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,756.40

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