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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,015.56 and 560,754.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,015.56 and 560,754.56 is: 1,191,011.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,015.56 : 560,754.56 = 560,754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,015.56/560,754.56 = 560,754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,015.56x = 560,754.56 × 560,754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,015.56x = 314,445,679,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,445,679,364.57/264,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,011.91

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