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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,084 and 570,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,084 and 570,252 is: 1,231,378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,084 : 570,252 = 570,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,084/570,252 = 570,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,084x = 570,252 × 570,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,084x = 325,187,343,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,187,343,504/264,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,378.44

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