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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,038 and 570,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,038 and 570,170 is: 1,231,238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,038 : 570,170 = 570,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,038/570,170 = 570,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,038x = 570,170 × 570,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,038x = 325,093,828,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,093,828,900/264,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,238.79

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