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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,312 and 554,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,312 and 554,472 is: 1,163,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,312 : 554,472 = 554,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,312/554,472 = 554,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,312x = 554,472 × 554,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,312x = 307,439,198,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,439,198,784/264,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,167.77

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