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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,531 and 563,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,531 and 563,125 is: 1,221,856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,531 : 563,125 = 563,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,531/563,125 = 563,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,531x = 563,125 × 563,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,531x = 317,109,765,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,109,765,625/259,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,856.99

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