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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,378 and 579,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,378 and 579,268 is: 1,274,029.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,378 : 579,268 = 579,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,378/579,268 = 579,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,378x = 579,268 × 579,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,378x = 335,551,415,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,551,415,824/263,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,029.78

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