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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,689 and 573,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,689 and 573,351 is: 1,237,278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,689 : 573,351 = 573,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,689/573,351 = 573,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,689x = 573,351 × 573,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,689x = 328,731,369,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,731,369,201/265,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,278.81

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