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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,062 and 610,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,062 and 610,674 is: 1,439,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,062 : 610,674 = 610,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,062/610,674 = 610,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,062x = 610,674 × 610,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,062x = 372,922,734,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,922,734,276/259,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,511.52

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