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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,446 and 581,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,446 and 581,377 is: 1,278,140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,446 : 581,377 = 581,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,446/581,377 = 581,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,446x = 581,377 × 581,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,446x = 337,999,216,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,999,216,129/264,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,140.78

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