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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,074 and 565,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,074 and 565,544 is: 1,211,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,074 : 565,544 = 565,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,074/565,544 = 565,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,074x = 565,544 × 565,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,074x = 319,840,015,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,840,015,936/264,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211,175.72

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