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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,525 and 565,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,525 and 565,161 is: 1,235,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,525 : 565,161 = 565,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,525/565,161 = 565,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,525x = 565,161 × 565,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,525x = 319,406,955,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,406,955,921/258,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,497.36

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