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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,584 and 581,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,584 and 581,848 is: 1,279,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,584 : 581,848 = 581,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,584/581,848 = 581,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,584x = 581,848 × 581,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,584x = 338,547,095,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,547,095,104/264,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,544.85

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