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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,895 and 575,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,895 and 575,154 is: 1,253,536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,895 : 575,154 = 575,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,895/575,154 = 575,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,895x = 575,154 × 575,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,895x = 330,802,123,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,802,123,716/263,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,536.91

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