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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,063.50 and 570,221

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,063.50 and 570,221 is: 1,231,340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,063.50 : 570,221 = 570,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,063.50/570,221 = 570,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,063.50x = 570,221 × 570,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,063.50x = 325,151,988,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,151,988,841/264,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,340.15

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