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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,623 and 558,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,623 and 558,027 is: 1,199,408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,623 : 558,027 = 558,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,623/558,027 = 558,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,623x = 558,027 × 558,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,623x = 311,394,132,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,394,132,729/259,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,408.88

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