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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,536 and 579,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,536 and 579,552 is: 1,274,514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,536 : 579,552 = 579,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,536/579,552 = 579,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,536x = 579,552 × 579,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,536x = 335,880,520,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,880,520,704/263,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,514.76

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