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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,828 and 576,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,828 and 576,312 is: 1,254,155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,828 : 576,312 = 576,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,828/576,312 = 576,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,828x = 576,312 × 576,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,828x = 332,135,521,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,135,521,344/264,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,155.61

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