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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,842 and 549,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,842 and 549,703 is: 1,158,453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,842 : 549,703 = 549,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,842/549,703 = 549,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,842x = 549,703 × 549,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,842x = 302,173,388,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,173,388,209/260,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158,453.73

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