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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,082 and 565,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,082 and 565,560 is: 1,211,207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,082 : 565,560 = 565,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,082/565,560 = 565,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,082x = 565,560 × 565,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,082x = 319,858,113,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,858,113,600/264,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211,207.56

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