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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,998 and 558,802.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,998 and 558,802.50 is: 1,201,010.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,998 : 558,802.50 = 558,802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,998/558,802.50 = 558,802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,998x = 558,802.50 × 558,802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,998x = 312,260,234,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,260,234,006.25/259,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,010.14

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