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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,453 and 575,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,453 and 575,182 is: 1,246,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,453 : 575,182 = 575,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,453/575,182 = 575,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,453x = 575,182 × 575,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,453x = 330,834,333,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,834,333,124/265,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,300.98

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