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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,894 and 569,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,894 and 569,422 is: 1,247,591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,894 : 569,422 = 569,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,894/569,422 = 569,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,894x = 569,422 × 569,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,894x = 324,241,414,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,241,414,084/259,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,591.00

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