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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,444 and 581,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,444 and 581,388 is: 1,278,198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,444 : 581,388 = 581,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,444/581,388 = 581,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,444x = 581,388 × 581,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,444x = 338,012,006,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,012,006,544/264,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,198.81

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