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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,800 and 565,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,800 and 565,376 is: 1,220,970.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,800 : 565,376 = 565,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,800/565,376 = 565,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,800x = 565,376 × 565,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,800x = 319,650,021,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,650,021,376/261,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,970.29

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