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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,062.13 and 570,218.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,062.13 and 570,218.31 is: 1,231,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,062.13 : 570,218.31 = 570,218.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,062.13/570,218.31 = 570,218.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,062.13x = 570,218.31 × 570,218.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,062.13x = 325,148,923,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,148,923,910.35/264,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,334.95

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