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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,530.25 and 570,874.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,530.25 and 570,874.50 is: 1,231,986.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,530.25 : 570,874.50 = 570,874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,530.25/570,874.50 = 570,874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,530.25x = 570,874.50 × 570,874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,530.25x = 325,897,694,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,897,694,750.25/264,530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,986.49

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