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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,084 and 558,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,084 and 558,966 is: 1,201,315.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,084 : 558,966 = 558,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,084/558,966 = 558,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,084x = 558,966 × 558,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,084x = 312,442,989,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,442,989,156/260,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,315.69

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