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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,468 and 573,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,468 and 573,162 is: 1,237,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,468 : 573,162 = 573,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,468/573,162 = 573,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,468x = 573,162 × 573,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,468x = 328,514,678,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,514,678,244/265,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,492.57

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