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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,374 and 564,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,374 and 564,192 is: 1,227,234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,374 : 564,192 = 564,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,374/564,192 = 564,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,374x = 564,192 × 564,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,374x = 318,312,612,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,312,612,864/259,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227,234.08

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