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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,492 and 581,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,492 and 581,472 is: 1,278,336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,492 : 581,472 = 581,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,492/581,472 = 581,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,492x = 581,472 × 581,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,492x = 338,109,686,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,109,686,784/264,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,336.16

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