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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,168 and 562,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,168 and 562,267 is: 1,224,567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,168 : 562,267 = 562,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,168/562,267 = 562,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,168x = 562,267 × 562,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,168x = 316,144,179,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,144,179,289/258,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,567.64

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