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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,792 and 548,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,792 and 548,688 is: 1,163,322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,792 : 548,688 = 548,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,792/548,688 = 548,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,792x = 548,688 × 548,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,792x = 301,058,521,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,058,521,344/258,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,322.36

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