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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,473 and 573,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,473 and 573,168 is: 1,237,495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,473 : 573,168 = 573,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,473/573,168 = 573,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,473x = 573,168 × 573,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,473x = 328,521,556,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,521,556,224/265,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,495.17

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