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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,884 and 573,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,884 and 573,772 is: 1,242,862.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,884 : 573,772 = 573,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,884/573,772 = 573,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,884x = 573,772 × 573,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,884x = 329,214,307,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,214,307,984/264,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,862.19

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