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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,756 and 573,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,756 and 573,252 is: 1,236,539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,756 : 573,252 = 573,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,756/573,252 = 573,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,756x = 573,252 × 573,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,756x = 328,617,855,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,617,855,504/265,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,539.74

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