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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,703 and 548,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,703 and 548,712 is: 1,163,824.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,703 : 548,712 = 548,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,703/548,712 = 548,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,703x = 548,712 × 548,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,703x = 301,084,858,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,084,858,944/258,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,824.38

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