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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,075 and 570,232.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,075 and 570,232.50 is: 1,231,336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,075 : 570,232.50 = 570,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,075/570,232.50 = 570,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,075x = 570,232.50 × 570,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,075x = 325,165,104,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,165,104,056.25/264,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,336.19

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