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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,087.69 and 572,207.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,087.69 and 572,207.63 is: 1,235,144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,087.69 : 572,207.63 = 572,207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,087.69/572,207.63 = 572,207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,087.69x = 572,207.63 × 572,207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,087.69x = 327,421,566,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,421,566,108.14/265,087.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,144.38

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