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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,430 and 577,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,430 and 577,034 is: 1,263,972.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,430 : 577,034 = 577,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,430/577,034 = 577,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,430x = 577,034 × 577,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,430x = 332,968,237,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,968,237,156/263,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,972.35

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