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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,847 and 579,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,847 and 579,210 is: 1,266,709.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,847 : 579,210 = 579,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,847/579,210 = 579,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,847x = 579,210 × 579,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,847x = 335,484,224,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,484,224,100/264,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,709.55

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