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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,439.69 and 570,960.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,439.69 and 570,960.14 is: 1,232,778.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,439.69 : 570,960.14 = 570,960.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,439.69/570,960.14 = 570,960.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,439.69x = 570,960.14 × 570,960.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,439.69x = 325,995,482,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,995,482,182.52/264,439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,778.20

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