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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,752 and 570,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,752 and 570,976 is: 1,231,392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,752 : 570,976 = 570,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,752/570,976 = 570,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,752x = 570,976 × 570,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,752x = 326,013,592,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,013,592,576/264,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,392.37

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