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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,810 and 565,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,810 and 565,392 is: 1,220,992.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,810 : 565,392 = 565,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,810/565,392 = 565,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,810x = 565,392 × 565,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,810x = 319,668,113,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,668,113,664/261,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,992.76

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