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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,061.75 and 570,217.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,061.75 and 570,217.75 is: 1,231,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,061.75 : 570,217.75 = 570,217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,061.75/570,217.75 = 570,217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,061.75x = 570,217.75 × 570,217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,061.75x = 325,148,282,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,148,282,415.06/264,061.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,334.27

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