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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,504 and 581,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,504 and 581,496 is: 1,278,383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,504 : 581,496 = 581,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,504/581,496 = 581,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,504x = 581,496 × 581,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,504x = 338,137,598,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,137,598,016/264,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,383.68

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