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Finding the Third Proportional to 263,973 and 577,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 263,973 and 577,833 is: 1,264,867.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,973 : 577,833 = 577,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,973/577,833 = 577,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,973x = 577,833 × 577,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,973x = 333,890,975,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,890,975,889/263,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,867.91

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