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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,634 and 565,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,634 and 565,094 is: 1,220,526.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,634 : 565,094 = 565,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,634/565,094 = 565,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,634x = 565,094 × 565,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,634x = 319,331,228,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,331,228,836/261,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,526.49

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