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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,452 and 583,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,452 and 583,392 is: 1,282,138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,452 : 583,392 = 583,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,452/583,392 = 583,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,452x = 583,392 × 583,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,452x = 340,346,225,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,346,225,664/265,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,138.49

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