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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,630 and 565,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,630 and 565,086 is: 1,220,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,630 : 565,086 = 565,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,630/565,086 = 565,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,630x = 565,086 × 565,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,630x = 319,322,187,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,322,187,396/261,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,510.60

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