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Finding the Third Proportional to 243,704 and 564,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 243,704 and 564,132 is: 1,305,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,704 : 564,132 = 564,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,704/564,132 = 564,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,704x = 564,132 × 564,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,704x = 318,244,913,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,244,913,424/243,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,866.60

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