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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,552 and 566,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,552 and 566,436 is: 1,226,714.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,552 : 566,436 = 566,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,552/566,436 = 566,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,552x = 566,436 × 566,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,552x = 320,849,742,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,849,742,096/261,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,714.93

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