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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,412 and 515,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,412 and 515,540 is: 1,005,179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,412 : 515,540 = 515,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,412/515,540 = 515,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,412x = 515,540 × 515,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,412x = 265,781,491,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,781,491,600/264,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,179.39

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