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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,074 and 570,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,074 and 570,237 is: 1,231,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,074 : 570,237 = 570,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,074/570,237 = 570,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,074x = 570,237 × 570,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,074x = 325,170,236,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,170,236,169/264,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,360.29

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