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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,332 and 587,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,332 and 587,524 is: 1,305,874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,332 : 587,524 = 587,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,332/587,524 = 587,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,332x = 587,524 × 587,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,332x = 345,184,450,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,184,450,576/264,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,874.62

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