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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,096 and 514,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,096 and 514,962 is: 1,004,126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,096 : 514,962 = 514,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,096/514,962 = 514,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,096x = 514,962 × 514,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,096x = 265,185,861,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,185,861,444/264,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004,126.76

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