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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,075 and 570,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,075 and 570,235 is: 1,231,346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,075 : 570,235 = 570,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,075/570,235 = 570,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,075x = 570,235 × 570,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,075x = 325,167,955,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,167,955,225/264,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,346.99

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