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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,925 and 575,484.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,925 and 575,484.50 is: 1,254,835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,925 : 575,484.50 = 575,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,925/575,484.50 = 575,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,925x = 575,484.50 × 575,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,925x = 331,182,409,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,182,409,740.25/263,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,835.31

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