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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,591 and 557,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,591 and 557,963 is: 1,199,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,591 : 557,963 = 557,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,591/557,963 = 557,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,591x = 557,963 × 557,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,591x = 311,322,709,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,322,709,369/259,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,281.60

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