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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,126 and 553,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,126 and 553,618 is: 1,187,377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,126 : 553,618 = 553,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,126/553,618 = 553,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,126x = 553,618 × 553,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,126x = 306,492,889,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,492,889,924/258,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,377.06

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