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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,059 and 570,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,059 and 570,204 is: 1,231,287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,059 : 570,204 = 570,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,059/570,204 = 570,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,059x = 570,204 × 570,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,059x = 325,132,601,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,132,601,616/264,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,287.71

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