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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,060 and 570,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,060 and 570,212 is: 1,231,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,060 : 570,212 = 570,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,060/570,212 = 570,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,060x = 570,212 × 570,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,060x = 325,141,724,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,141,724,944/264,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,317.60

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