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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,032.16 and 570,156.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,032.16 and 570,156.47 is: 1,231,207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,032.16 : 570,156.47 = 570,156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,032.16/570,156.47 = 570,156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,032.16x = 570,156.47 × 570,156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,032.16x = 325,078,398,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,078,398,857.47/264,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,207.61

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