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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,630 and 575,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,630 and 575,374 is: 1,255,757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,630 : 575,374 = 575,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,630/575,374 = 575,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,630x = 575,374 × 575,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,630x = 331,055,239,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,055,239,876/263,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,757.08

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