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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,088 and 558,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,088 and 558,972 is: 1,201,323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,088 : 558,972 = 558,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,088/558,972 = 558,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,088x = 558,972 × 558,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,088x = 312,449,696,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,449,696,784/260,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,323.00

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