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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,490 and 573,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,490 and 573,202 is: 1,237,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,490 : 573,202 = 573,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,490/573,202 = 573,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,490x = 573,202 × 573,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,490x = 328,560,532,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,560,532,804/265,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,562.74

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