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Finding the Third Proportional to 264,880 and 577,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 264,880 and 577,048 is: 1,257,114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,880 : 577,048 = 577,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,880/577,048 = 577,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,880x = 577,048 × 577,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,880x = 332,984,394,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,984,394,304/264,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,114.14

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