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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,453 and 573,134

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,453 and 573,134 is: 1,237,441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,453 : 573,134 = 573,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,453/573,134 = 573,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,453x = 573,134 × 573,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,453x = 328,482,581,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,482,581,956/265,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,441.59

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