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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,387 and 548,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,387 and 548,049 is: 1,162,433.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,387 : 548,049 = 548,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,387/548,049 = 548,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,387x = 548,049 × 548,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,387x = 300,357,706,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,357,706,401/258,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,433.51

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