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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,032 and 572,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,032 and 572,316 is: 1,235,871.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,032 : 572,316 = 572,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,032/572,316 = 572,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,032x = 572,316 × 572,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,032x = 327,545,603,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,545,603,856/265,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,871.91

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