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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,047 and 570,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,047 and 570,182 is: 1,231,248.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,047 : 570,182 = 570,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,047/570,182 = 570,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,047x = 570,182 × 570,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,047x = 325,107,513,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,107,513,124/264,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,248.65

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