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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,058 and 570,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,058 and 570,202 is: 1,231,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,058 : 570,202 = 570,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,058/570,202 = 570,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,058x = 570,202 × 570,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,058x = 325,130,320,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,130,320,804/264,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,283.74

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