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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,967.13 and 574,362.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,967.13 and 574,362.38 is: 1,245,030.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,967.13 : 574,362.38 = 574,362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,967.13/574,362.38 = 574,362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,967.13x = 574,362.38 × 574,362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,967.13x = 329,892,137,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,892,137,815.64/264,967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,030.45

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