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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,162 and 570,436

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,162 and 570,436 is: 1,231,809.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,162 : 570,436 = 570,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,162/570,436 = 570,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,162x = 570,436 × 570,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,162x = 325,397,230,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,397,230,096/264,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,809.38

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