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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,007.63 and 558,839.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,007.63 and 558,839.25 is: 1,205,761.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,007.63 : 558,839.25 = 558,839.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,007.63/558,839.25 = 558,839.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,007.63x = 558,839.25 × 558,839.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,007.63x = 312,301,307,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,301,307,340.56/259,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,761.06

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