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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,462 and 573,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,462 and 573,187 is: 1,237,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,462 : 573,187 = 573,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,462/573,187 = 573,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,462x = 573,187 × 573,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,462x = 328,543,336,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,543,336,969/265,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,628.50

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