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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,802 and 569,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,802 and 569,732 is: 1,254,219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,802 : 569,732 = 569,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,802/569,732 = 569,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,802x = 569,732 × 569,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,802x = 324,594,551,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,594,551,824/258,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,219.64

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