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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,758 and 567,153

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,758 and 567,153 is: 1,238,316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,758 : 567,153 = 567,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,758/567,153 = 567,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,758x = 567,153 × 567,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,758x = 321,662,525,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,662,525,409/259,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,316.15

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