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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,502.13 and 598,652.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,502.13 and 598,652.44 is: 1,354,940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,502.13 : 598,652.44 = 598,652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,502.13/598,652.44 = 598,652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,502.13x = 598,652.44 × 598,652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,502.13x = 358,384,740,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,384,740,924.69/264,502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,940.88

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