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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,801 and 570,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,801 and 570,631 is: 1,253,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,801 : 570,631 = 570,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,801/570,631 = 570,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,801x = 570,631 × 570,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,801x = 325,619,738,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,619,738,161/259,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,342.90

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