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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,520 and 587,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,520 and 587,898 is: 1,306,608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,520 : 587,898 = 587,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,520/587,898 = 587,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,520x = 587,898 × 587,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,520x = 345,624,058,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,624,058,404/264,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,608.42

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