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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,722 and 570,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,722 and 570,916 is: 1,231,273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,722 : 570,916 = 570,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,722/570,916 = 570,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,722x = 570,916 × 570,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,722x = 325,945,079,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,945,079,056/264,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,273.11

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