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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,524 and 573,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,524 and 573,306 is: 1,237,853.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,524 : 573,306 = 573,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,524/573,306 = 573,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,524x = 573,306 × 573,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,524x = 328,679,769,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,679,769,636/265,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,853.34

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