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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,767 and 563,827.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,767 and 563,827.50 is: 1,223,794.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,767 : 563,827.50 = 563,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,767/563,827.50 = 563,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,767x = 563,827.50 × 563,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,767x = 317,901,449,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,901,449,756.25/259,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223,794.59

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