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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,594 and 575,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,594 and 575,441 is: 1,246,761.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,594 : 575,441 = 575,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,594/575,441 = 575,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,594x = 575,441 × 575,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,594x = 331,132,344,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,132,344,481/265,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,761.39

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