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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,070 and 570,228.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,070 and 570,228.50 is: 1,231,342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,070 : 570,228.50 = 570,228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,070/570,228.50 = 570,228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,070x = 570,228.50 × 570,228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,070x = 325,160,542,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,160,542,212.25/264,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,342.23

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