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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,664 and 573,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,664 and 573,308 is: 1,237,209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,664 : 573,308 = 573,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,664/573,308 = 573,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,664x = 573,308 × 573,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,664x = 328,682,062,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,682,062,864/265,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,209.64

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