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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,425.19 and 573,085.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,425.19 and 573,085.13 is: 1,237,360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,425.19 : 573,085.13 = 573,085.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,425.19/573,085.13 = 573,085.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,425.19x = 573,085.13 × 573,085.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,425.19x = 328,426,560,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,426,560,496.27/265,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,360.19

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