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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,480 and 573,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,480 and 573,186 is: 1,237,540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,480 : 573,186 = 573,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,480/573,186 = 573,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,480x = 573,186 × 573,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,480x = 328,542,190,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,542,190,596/265,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,540.27

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