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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,636 and 565,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,636 and 565,101 is: 1,220,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,636 : 565,101 = 565,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,636/565,101 = 565,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,636x = 565,101 × 565,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,636x = 319,339,140,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,339,140,201/261,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,547.40

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