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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,444 and 577,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,444 and 577,062 is: 1,264,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,444 : 577,062 = 577,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,444/577,062 = 577,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,444x = 577,062 × 577,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,444x = 333,000,551,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,000,551,844/263,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,027.85

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