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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,650 and 558,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,650 and 558,100 is: 1,204,235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,650 : 558,100 = 558,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,650/558,100 = 558,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,650x = 558,100 × 558,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,650x = 311,475,610,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,475,610,000/258,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204,235.88

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