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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,448 and 581,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,448 and 581,384 is: 1,278,161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,448 : 581,384 = 581,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,448/581,384 = 581,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,448x = 581,384 × 581,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,448x = 338,007,355,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,007,355,456/264,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,161.89

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