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Finding the Third Proportional to 564,266 and 765,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 564,266 and 765,480 is: 1,038,445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,266 : 765,480 = 765,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,266/765,480 = 765,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,266x = 765,480 × 765,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,266x = 585,959,630,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,959,630,400/564,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,445.75

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