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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,182.29 and 572,408.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,182.29 and 572,408.81 is: 1,235,572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,182.29 : 572,408.81 = 572,408.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,182.29/572,408.81 = 572,408.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,182.29x = 572,408.81 × 572,408.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,182.29x = 327,651,841,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,651,841,919.77/265,182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,572.10

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