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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,448 and 577,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,448 and 577,070 is: 1,264,043.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,448 : 577,070 = 577,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,448/577,070 = 577,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,448x = 577,070 × 577,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,448x = 333,009,784,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,009,784,900/263,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,043.70

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