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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,718 and 570,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,718 and 570,908 is: 1,231,257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,718 : 570,908 = 570,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,718/570,908 = 570,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,718x = 570,908 × 570,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,718x = 325,935,944,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,935,944,464/264,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,257.20

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