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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,624 and 565,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,624 and 565,344 is: 1,235,824.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,624 : 565,344 = 565,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,624/565,344 = 565,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,624x = 565,344 × 565,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,624x = 319,613,838,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,613,838,336/258,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,824.36

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