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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,770 and 548,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,770 and 548,644 is: 1,163,234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,770 : 548,644 = 548,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,770/548,644 = 548,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,770x = 548,644 × 548,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,770x = 301,010,238,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,010,238,736/258,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,234.68

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