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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,462 and 581,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,462 and 581,424 is: 1,278,270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,462 : 581,424 = 581,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,462/581,424 = 581,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,462x = 581,424 × 581,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,462x = 338,053,867,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,053,867,776/264,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,270.10

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