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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,312 and 573,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,312 and 573,264 is: 1,339,647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,312 : 573,264 = 573,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,312/573,264 = 573,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,312x = 573,264 × 573,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,312x = 328,631,613,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,631,613,696/245,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339,647.53

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