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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,146 and 572,311.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,146 and 572,311.50 is: 1,235,321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,146 : 572,311.50 = 572,311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,146/572,311.50 = 572,311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,146x = 572,311.50 × 572,311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,146x = 327,540,453,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,540,453,032.25/265,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,321.12

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