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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,708 and 558,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,708 and 558,872 is: 1,202,650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,708 : 558,872 = 558,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,708/558,872 = 558,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,708x = 558,872 × 558,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,708x = 312,337,912,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,337,912,384/259,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,650.33

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