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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,015 and 578,695.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,015 and 578,695.50 is: 1,268,444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,015 : 578,695.50 = 578,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,015/578,695.50 = 578,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,015x = 578,695.50 × 578,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,015x = 334,888,481,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,888,481,720.25/264,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,444.91

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