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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,799 and 563,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,799 and 563,159 is: 1,225,460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,799 : 563,159 = 563,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,799/563,159 = 563,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,799x = 563,159 × 563,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,799x = 317,148,059,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,148,059,281/258,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,460.91

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