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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,861 and 577,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,861 and 577,008 is: 1,257,030.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,861 : 577,008 = 577,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,861/577,008 = 577,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,861x = 577,008 × 577,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,861x = 332,938,232,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,938,232,064/264,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,030.03

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