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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,477 and 561,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,477 and 561,601 is: 1,215,505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,477 : 561,601 = 561,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,477/561,601 = 561,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,477x = 561,601 × 561,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,477x = 315,395,683,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,395,683,201/259,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215,505.36

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