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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,932 and 565,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,932 and 565,598 is: 1,221,313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,932 : 565,598 = 565,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,932/565,598 = 565,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,932x = 565,598 × 565,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,932x = 319,901,097,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,901,097,604/261,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,313.54

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