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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,068 and 570,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,068 and 570,223 is: 1,231,327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,068 : 570,223 = 570,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,068/570,223 = 570,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,068x = 570,223 × 570,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,068x = 325,154,269,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,154,269,729/264,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,327.80

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