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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,712 and 570,896

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,712 and 570,896 is: 1,231,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,712 : 570,896 = 570,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,712/570,896 = 570,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,712x = 570,896 × 570,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,712x = 325,922,242,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,922,242,816/264,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,233.35

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