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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,908 and 565,585

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,908 and 565,585 is: 1,221,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,908 : 565,585 = 565,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,908/565,585 = 565,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,908x = 565,585 × 565,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,908x = 319,886,392,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,886,392,225/261,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,369.31

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