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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,469 and 573,166

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,469 and 573,166 is: 1,237,505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,469 : 573,166 = 573,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,469/573,166 = 573,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,469x = 573,166 × 573,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,469x = 328,519,263,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,519,263,556/265,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,505.18

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