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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,006 and 567,816.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,006 and 567,816.75 is: 1,221,244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,006 : 567,816.75 = 567,816.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,006/567,816.75 = 567,816.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,006x = 567,816.75 × 567,816.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,006x = 322,415,861,580.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,415,861,580.56/264,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,244.45

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