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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,632 and 538,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,632 and 538,992 is: 1,118,939.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,632 : 538,992 = 538,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,632/538,992 = 538,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,632x = 538,992 × 538,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,632x = 290,512,376,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,512,376,064/259,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118,939.02

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