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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,458 and 569,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,458 and 569,994 is: 1,252,199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,458 : 569,994 = 569,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,458/569,994 = 569,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,458x = 569,994 × 569,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,458x = 324,893,160,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,893,160,036/259,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,199.43

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