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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,486 and 573,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,486 and 573,235 is: 1,237,723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,486 : 573,235 = 573,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,486/573,235 = 573,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,486x = 573,235 × 573,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,486x = 328,598,365,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,598,365,225/265,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,723.89

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