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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,272 and 562,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,272 and 562,806 is: 1,221,692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,272 : 562,806 = 562,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,272/562,806 = 562,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,272x = 562,806 × 562,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,272x = 316,750,593,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,750,593,636/259,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,692.25

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