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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,141.69 and 572,302.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,141.69 and 572,302.13 is: 1,235,300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,141.69 : 572,302.13 = 572,302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,141.69/572,302.13 = 572,302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,141.69x = 572,302.13 × 572,302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,141.69x = 327,529,722,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,529,722,279.52/265,141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,300.74

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