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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,924 and 575,482.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,924 and 575,482.50 is: 1,254,831.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,924 : 575,482.50 = 575,482.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,924/575,482.50 = 575,482.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,924x = 575,482.50 × 575,482.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,924x = 331,180,107,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,180,107,806.25/263,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,831.34

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