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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,734 and 570,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,734 and 570,940 is: 1,231,320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,734 : 570,940 = 570,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,734/570,940 = 570,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,734x = 570,940 × 570,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,734x = 325,972,483,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,972,483,600/264,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,320.81

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