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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,297 and 572,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,297 and 572,608 is: 1,235,897.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,297 : 572,608 = 572,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,297/572,608 = 572,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,297x = 572,608 × 572,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,297x = 327,879,921,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,879,921,664/265,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235,897.59

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