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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,045.38 and 570,178.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,045.38 and 570,178.13 is: 1,231,239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,045.38 : 570,178.13 = 570,178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,045.38/570,178.13 = 570,178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,045.38x = 570,178.13 × 570,178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,045.38x = 325,103,094,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,103,094,228.52/264,045.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,239.50

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