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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,864 and 579,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,864 and 579,244 is: 1,266,776.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,864 : 579,244 = 579,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,864/579,244 = 579,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,864x = 579,244 × 579,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,864x = 335,523,611,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,523,611,536/264,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,776.96

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