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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,950 and 564,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,950 and 564,974 is: 1,232,653.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,950 : 564,974 = 564,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,950/564,974 = 564,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,950x = 564,974 × 564,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,950x = 319,195,620,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,195,620,676/258,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,653.49

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