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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,876 and 573,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,876 and 573,750 is: 1,242,804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,876 : 573,750 = 573,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,876/573,750 = 573,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,876x = 573,750 × 573,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,876x = 329,189,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,189,062,500/264,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,804.42

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