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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,407.75 and 568,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,407.75 and 568,023 is: 1,243,795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,407.75 : 568,023 = 568,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,407.75/568,023 = 568,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,407.75x = 568,023 × 568,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,407.75x = 322,650,128,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,650,128,529/259,407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,795.25

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