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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,728 and 570,928

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,728 and 570,928 is: 1,231,296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,728 : 570,928 = 570,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,728/570,928 = 570,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,728x = 570,928 × 570,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,728x = 325,958,781,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,958,781,184/264,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,296.96

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