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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,087 and 570,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,087 and 570,258 is: 1,231,390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,087 : 570,258 = 570,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,087/570,258 = 570,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,087x = 570,258 × 570,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,087x = 325,194,186,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,194,186,564/264,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,390.36

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