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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,720 and 570,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,720 and 570,912 is: 1,231,265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,720 : 570,912 = 570,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,720/570,912 = 570,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,720x = 570,912 × 570,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,720x = 325,940,511,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,940,511,744/264,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,265.15

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