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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,801 and 548,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,801 and 548,706 is: 1,163,358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,801 : 548,706 = 548,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,801/548,706 = 548,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,801x = 548,706 × 548,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,801x = 301,078,274,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,078,274,436/258,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,358.23

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