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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,612 and 548,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,612 and 548,320 is: 1,162,571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,612 : 548,320 = 548,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,612/548,320 = 548,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,612x = 548,320 × 548,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,612x = 300,654,822,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,654,822,400/258,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,571.04

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