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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,120 and 550,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,120 and 550,128 is: 1,145,845.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,120 : 550,128 = 550,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,120/550,128 = 550,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,120x = 550,128 × 550,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,120x = 302,640,816,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,640,816,384/264,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145,845.89

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