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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,790 and 567,485

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,790 and 567,485 is: 1,216,206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,790 : 567,485 = 567,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,790/567,485 = 567,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,790x = 567,485 × 567,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,790x = 322,039,225,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,039,225,225/264,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,206.15

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