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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,682 and 579,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,682 and 579,780 is: 1,274,811.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,682 : 579,780 = 579,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,682/579,780 = 579,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,682x = 579,780 × 579,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,682x = 336,144,848,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,144,848,400/263,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,811.51

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