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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,962 and 569,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,962 and 569,572 is: 1,247,921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,962 : 569,572 = 569,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,962/569,572 = 569,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,962x = 569,572 × 569,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,962x = 324,412,263,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,412,263,184/259,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,921.86

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