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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,066 and 570,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,066 and 570,219 is: 1,231,319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,066 : 570,219 = 570,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,066/570,219 = 570,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,066x = 570,219 × 570,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,066x = 325,149,707,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,149,707,961/264,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,319.85

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