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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,546 and 573,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,546 and 573,356 is: 1,237,966.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,546 : 573,356 = 573,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,546/573,356 = 573,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,546x = 573,356 × 573,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,546x = 328,737,102,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,737,102,736/265,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,966.69

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