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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,524 and 564,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,524 and 564,520 is: 1,218,560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,524 : 564,520 = 564,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,524/564,520 = 564,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,524x = 564,520 × 564,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,524x = 318,682,830,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,682,830,400/261,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,560.55

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