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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,445.50 and 570,970.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,445.50 and 570,970.50 is: 1,232,795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,445.50 : 570,970.50 = 570,970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,445.50/570,970.50 = 570,970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,445.50x = 570,970.50 × 570,970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,445.50x = 326,007,311,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,007,311,870.25/264,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232,795.84

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