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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,444.75 and 570,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,444.75 and 570,969 is: 1,232,792.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,444.75 : 570,969 = 570,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,444.75/570,969 = 570,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,444.75x = 570,969 × 570,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,444.75x = 326,005,598,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,005,598,961/264,444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,792.86

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