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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,082 and 570,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,082 and 570,248 is: 1,231,370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,082 : 570,248 = 570,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,082/570,248 = 570,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,082x = 570,248 × 570,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,082x = 325,182,781,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,182,781,504/264,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,370.49

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