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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,176 and 570,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,176 and 570,448 is: 1,231,795.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,176 : 570,448 = 570,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,176/570,448 = 570,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,176x = 570,448 × 570,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,176x = 325,410,920,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,410,920,704/264,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,795.93

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