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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,538 and 573,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,538 and 573,334 is: 1,237,908.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,538 : 573,334 = 573,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,538/573,334 = 573,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,538x = 573,334 × 573,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,538x = 328,711,875,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,711,875,556/265,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,908.98

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