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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,254 and 558,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,254 and 558,546 is: 1,162,978.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,254 : 558,546 = 558,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,254/558,546 = 558,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,254x = 558,546 × 558,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,254x = 311,973,634,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,973,634,116/268,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,978.50

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