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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,019 and 542,034.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,019 and 542,034.75 is: 1,112,805.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,019 : 542,034.75 = 542,034.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,019/542,034.75 = 542,034.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,019x = 542,034.75 × 542,034.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,019x = 293,801,670,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,801,670,207.56/264,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112,805.03

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