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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,912 and 567,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,912 and 567,702 is: 1,216,575.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,912 : 567,702 = 567,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,912/567,702 = 567,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,912x = 567,702 × 567,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,912x = 322,285,560,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,285,560,804/264,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216,575.92

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