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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,878 and 559,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,878 and 559,932 is: 1,206,427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,878 : 559,932 = 559,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,878/559,932 = 559,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,878x = 559,932 × 559,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,878x = 313,523,844,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,523,844,624/259,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206,427.03

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