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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,234.88 and 539,161.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,234.88 and 539,161.88 is: 1,121,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,234.88 : 539,161.88 = 539,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,234.88/539,161.88 = 539,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,234.88x = 539,161.88 × 539,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,234.88x = 290,695,527,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,695,527,453.52/259,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,359.65

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