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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,606 and 571,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,606 and 571,656 is: 1,235,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,606 : 571,656 = 571,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,606/571,656 = 571,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,606x = 571,656 × 571,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,606x = 326,790,582,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,790,582,336/264,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,008.21

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