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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,026 and 567,840.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,026 and 567,840.50 is: 1,221,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,026 : 567,840.50 = 567,840.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,026/567,840.50 = 567,840.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,026x = 567,840.50 × 567,840.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,026x = 322,442,833,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,442,833,440.25/264,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,254.09

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