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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,076 and 570,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,076 and 570,236 is: 1,231,346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,076 : 570,236 = 570,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,076/570,236 = 570,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,076x = 570,236 × 570,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,076x = 325,169,095,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,169,095,696/264,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,346.64

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