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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,740 and 570,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,740 and 570,952 is: 1,231,344.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,740 : 570,952 = 570,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,740/570,952 = 570,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,740x = 570,952 × 570,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,740x = 325,986,186,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,986,186,304/264,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,344.66

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