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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,876 and 579,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,876 and 579,268 is: 1,266,824.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,876 : 579,268 = 579,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,876/579,268 = 579,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,876x = 579,268 × 579,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,876x = 335,551,415,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,551,415,824/264,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,824.54

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