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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,588 and 578,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,588 and 578,852 is: 1,266,382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,588 : 578,852 = 578,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,588/578,852 = 578,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,588x = 578,852 × 578,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,588x = 335,069,637,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,069,637,904/264,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,382.59

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