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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,095 and 562,450.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,095 and 562,450.50 is: 1,220,982.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,095 : 562,450.50 = 562,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,095/562,450.50 = 562,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,095x = 562,450.50 × 562,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,095x = 316,350,564,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,350,564,950.25/259,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,982.90

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