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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,062 and 570,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,062 and 570,211 is: 1,231,303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,062 : 570,211 = 570,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,062/570,211 = 570,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,062x = 570,211 × 570,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,062x = 325,140,584,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,140,584,521/264,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,303.95

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