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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,714 and 565,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,714 and 565,520 is: 1,236,163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,714 : 565,520 = 565,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,714/565,520 = 565,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,714x = 565,520 × 565,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,714x = 319,812,870,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,812,870,400/258,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,163.76

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