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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,869 and 574,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,869 and 574,889 is: 1,247,776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,869 : 574,889 = 574,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,869/574,889 = 574,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,869x = 574,889 × 574,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,869x = 330,497,362,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,497,362,321/264,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,776.68

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