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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,192 and 575,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,192 and 575,040 is: 1,251,631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,192 : 575,040 = 575,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,192/575,040 = 575,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,192x = 575,040 × 575,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,192x = 330,671,001,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,671,001,600/264,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,631.40

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