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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,467 and 573,159

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,467 and 573,159 is: 1,237,484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,467 : 573,159 = 573,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,467/573,159 = 573,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,467x = 573,159 × 573,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,467x = 328,511,239,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,511,239,281/265,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,484.28

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