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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,359 and 536,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,359 and 536,718 is: 1,110,685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,359 : 536,718 = 536,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,359/536,718 = 536,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,359x = 536,718 × 536,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,359x = 288,066,211,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,066,211,524/259,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110,685.23

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