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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,630 and 581,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,630 and 581,748 is: 1,278,882.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,630 : 581,748 = 581,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,630/581,748 = 581,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,630x = 581,748 × 581,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,630x = 338,430,735,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,430,735,504/264,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,882.72

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