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Finding the Third Proportional to 260,664 and 567,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 260,664 and 567,984 is: 1,237,630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,664 : 567,984 = 567,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,664/567,984 = 567,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,664x = 567,984 × 567,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,664x = 322,605,824,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,605,824,256/260,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,630.91

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