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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,413 and 568,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,413 and 568,033 is: 1,243,813.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,413 : 568,033 = 568,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,413/568,033 = 568,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,413x = 568,033 × 568,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,413x = 322,661,489,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,661,489,089/259,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,813.88

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