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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,624 and 558,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,624 and 558,026 is: 1,199,399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,624 : 558,026 = 558,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,624/558,026 = 558,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,624x = 558,026 × 558,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,624x = 311,393,016,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,393,016,676/259,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199,399.97

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