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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,584 and 580,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,584 and 580,555 is: 1,273,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,584 : 580,555 = 580,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,584/580,555 = 580,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,584x = 580,555 × 580,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,584x = 337,044,108,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,044,108,025/264,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,864.29

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