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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,548 and 573,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,548 and 573,354 is: 1,237,948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,548 : 573,354 = 573,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,548/573,354 = 573,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,548x = 573,354 × 573,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,548x = 328,734,809,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,734,809,316/265,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,948.73

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