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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,968 and 565,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,968 and 565,008 is: 1,232,716.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,968 : 565,008 = 565,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,968/565,008 = 565,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,968x = 565,008 × 565,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,968x = 319,234,040,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,234,040,064/258,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,716.17

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