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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,536 and 573,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,536 and 573,330 is: 1,237,901.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,536 : 573,330 = 573,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,536/573,330 = 573,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,536x = 573,330 × 573,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,536x = 328,707,288,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,707,288,900/265,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,901.03

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