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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,960 and 573,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,960 and 573,957 is: 1,243,307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,960 : 573,957 = 573,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,960/573,957 = 573,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,960x = 573,957 × 573,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,960x = 329,426,637,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,426,637,849/264,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,307.06

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