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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,518 and 570,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,518 and 570,852 is: 1,231,946.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,518 : 570,852 = 570,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,518/570,852 = 570,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,518x = 570,852 × 570,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,518x = 325,872,005,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,872,005,904/264,518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,946.43

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