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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,072 and 570,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,072 and 570,233 is: 1,231,352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,072 : 570,233 = 570,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,072/570,233 = 570,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,072x = 570,233 × 570,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,072x = 325,165,674,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,165,674,289/264,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,352.34

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