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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,584 and 572,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,584 and 572,640 is: 1,234,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,584 : 572,640 = 572,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,584/572,640 = 572,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,584x = 572,640 × 572,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,584x = 327,916,569,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,916,569,600/265,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234,700.02

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