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Finding the Third Proportional to 265,970 and 577,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 265,970 and 577,150 is: 1,252,404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,970 : 577,150 = 577,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,970/577,150 = 577,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,970x = 577,150 × 577,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,970x = 333,102,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,102,122,500/265,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,404.87

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