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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,937 and 575,505

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,937 and 575,505 is: 1,254,867.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,937 : 575,505 = 575,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,937/575,505 = 575,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,937x = 575,505 × 575,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,937x = 331,206,005,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,206,005,025/263,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,867.66

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