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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,216 and 577,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,216 and 577,040 is: 1,255,486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,216 : 577,040 = 577,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,216/577,040 = 577,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,216x = 577,040 × 577,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,216x = 332,975,161,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,975,161,600/265,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,486.70

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