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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,724 and 570,920

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,724 and 570,920 is: 1,231,281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,724 : 570,920 = 570,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,724/570,920 = 570,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,724x = 570,920 × 570,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,724x = 325,949,646,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,949,646,400/264,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,281.06

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