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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,977 and 565,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,977 and 565,987 is: 1,236,948.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,977 : 565,987 = 565,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,977/565,987 = 565,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,977x = 565,987 × 565,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,977x = 320,341,284,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,341,284,169/258,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,948.78

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