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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,384 and 546,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,384 and 546,552 is: 1,129,868.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,384 : 546,552 = 546,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,384/546,552 = 546,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,384x = 546,552 × 546,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,384x = 298,719,088,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,719,088,704/264,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129,868.25

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