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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,543 and 573,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,543 and 573,344 is: 1,237,928.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,543 : 573,344 = 573,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,543/573,344 = 573,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,543x = 573,344 × 573,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,543x = 328,723,342,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,723,342,336/265,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,928.86

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