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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,591.50 and 575,545.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,591.50 and 575,545.50 is: 1,276,053.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,591.50 : 575,545.50 = 575,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,591.50/575,545.50 = 575,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,591.50x = 575,545.50 × 575,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,591.50x = 331,252,622,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,252,622,570.25/259,591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,053.42

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