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Finding the Third Proportional to 261,608 and 564,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 261,608 and 564,664 is: 1,218,790.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,608 : 564,664 = 564,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,608/564,664 = 564,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,608x = 564,664 × 564,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,608x = 318,845,432,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,845,432,896/261,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,790.84

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