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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,640 and 573,021

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,640 and 573,021 is: 1,240,753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,640 : 573,021 = 573,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,640/573,021 = 573,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,640x = 573,021 × 573,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,640x = 328,353,066,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,353,066,441/264,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,753.73

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