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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,961 and 577,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,961 and 577,809 is: 1,264,820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,961 : 577,809 = 577,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,961/577,809 = 577,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,961x = 577,809 × 577,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,961x = 333,863,240,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,863,240,481/263,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,820.34

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