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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,372 and 566,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,372 and 566,619 is: 1,228,353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,372 : 566,619 = 566,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,372/566,619 = 566,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,372x = 566,619 × 566,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,372x = 321,057,091,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,057,091,161/261,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,353.04

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