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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,074 and 555,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,074 and 555,698 is: 1,196,557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,074 : 555,698 = 555,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,074/555,698 = 555,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,074x = 555,698 × 555,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,074x = 308,800,267,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,800,267,204/258,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196,557.06

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