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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,928 and 565,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,928 and 565,592 is: 1,221,306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,928 : 565,592 = 565,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,928/565,592 = 565,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,928x = 565,592 × 565,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,928x = 319,894,310,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,894,310,464/261,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,306.28

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