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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,030 and 567,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,030 and 567,860 is: 1,221,319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,030 : 567,860 = 567,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,030/567,860 = 567,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,030x = 567,860 × 567,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,030x = 322,464,979,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,464,979,600/264,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,319.47

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