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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,633 and 570,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,633 and 570,631 is: 1,225,825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,633 : 570,631 = 570,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,633/570,631 = 570,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,633x = 570,631 × 570,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,633x = 325,619,738,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,619,738,161/265,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,825.62

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