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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,251 and 516,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,251 and 516,966 is: 1,007,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,251 : 516,966 = 516,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,251/516,966 = 516,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,251x = 516,966 × 516,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,251x = 267,253,845,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,253,845,156/265,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007,550.75

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