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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,762 and 581,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,762 and 581,356 is: 1,271,719.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,762 : 581,356 = 581,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,762/581,356 = 581,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,762x = 581,356 × 581,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,762x = 337,974,798,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,974,798,736/265,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,719.80

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