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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,972 and 610,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,972 and 610,462 is: 1,439,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,972 : 610,462 = 610,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,972/610,462 = 610,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,972x = 610,462 × 610,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,972x = 372,663,853,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,663,853,444/258,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,012.15

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