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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,528 and 570,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,528 and 570,873 is: 1,231,990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,528 : 570,873 = 570,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,528/570,873 = 570,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,528x = 570,873 × 570,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,528x = 325,895,982,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,895,982,129/264,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,990.50

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