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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,433.50 and 581,355

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,433.50 and 581,355 is: 1,278,104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,433.50 : 581,355 = 581,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,433.50/581,355 = 581,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,433.50x = 581,355 × 581,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,433.50x = 337,973,636,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,973,636,025/264,433.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,104.46

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