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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,435 and 581,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,435 and 581,358 is: 1,278,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,435 : 581,358 = 581,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,435/581,358 = 581,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,435x = 581,358 × 581,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,435x = 337,977,124,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,977,124,164/264,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,110.40

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