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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,524 and 570,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,524 and 570,865 is: 1,231,974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,524 : 570,865 = 570,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,524/570,865 = 570,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,524x = 570,865 × 570,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,524x = 325,886,848,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,886,848,225/264,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,974.60

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