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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,666 and 573,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,666 and 573,312 is: 1,237,217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,666 : 573,312 = 573,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,666/573,312 = 573,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,666x = 573,312 × 573,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,666x = 328,686,649,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,686,649,344/265,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,217.59

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