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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,690 and 576,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,690 and 576,980 is: 1,257,720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,690 : 576,980 = 576,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,690/576,980 = 576,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,690x = 576,980 × 576,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,690x = 332,905,920,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,905,920,400/264,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,720.05

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