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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,036 and 570,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,036 and 570,166 is: 1,231,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,036 : 570,166 = 570,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,036/570,166 = 570,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,036x = 570,166 × 570,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,036x = 325,089,267,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,089,267,556/264,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,230.85

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