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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,402 and 515,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,402 and 515,520 is: 1,005,139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,402 : 515,520 = 515,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,402/515,520 = 515,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,402x = 515,520 × 515,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,402x = 265,760,870,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,760,870,400/264,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,139.41

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