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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,907 and 573,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,907 and 573,864 is: 1,243,152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,907 : 573,864 = 573,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,907/573,864 = 573,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,907x = 573,864 × 573,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,907x = 329,319,890,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,319,890,496/264,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,152.84

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