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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,563 and 394,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,563 and 394,308 is: 585,468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,563 : 394,308 = 394,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,563/394,308 = 394,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,563x = 394,308 × 394,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,563x = 155,478,798,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,478,798,864/265,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,468.60

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