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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,060 and 570,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,060 and 570,206 is: 1,231,291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,060 : 570,206 = 570,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,060/570,206 = 570,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,060x = 570,206 × 570,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,060x = 325,134,882,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,134,882,436/264,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,291.69

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