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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,816 and 605,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,816 and 605,016 is: 1,382,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,816 : 605,016 = 605,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,816/605,016 = 605,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,816x = 605,016 × 605,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,816x = 366,044,360,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,044,360,256/264,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382,259.23

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