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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,055.88 and 570,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,055.88 and 570,198 is: 1,231,276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,055.88 : 570,198 = 570,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,055.88/570,198 = 570,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,055.88x = 570,198 × 570,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,055.88x = 325,125,759,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,125,759,204/264,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,276.37

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