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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,618 and 565,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,618 and 565,050 is: 1,220,411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,618 : 565,050 = 565,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,618/565,050 = 565,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,618x = 565,050 × 565,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,618x = 319,281,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,281,502,500/261,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,411.07

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