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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,008 and 607,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,008 and 607,100 is: 1,428,523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,008 : 607,100 = 607,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,008/607,100 = 607,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,008x = 607,100 × 607,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,008x = 368,570,410,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,570,410,000/258,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428,523.19

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