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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,528 and 573,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,528 and 573,314 is: 1,237,869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,528 : 573,314 = 573,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,528/573,314 = 573,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,528x = 573,314 × 573,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,528x = 328,688,942,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,688,942,596/265,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,869.24

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