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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,176.13 and 577,280.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,176.13 and 577,280.25 is: 1,251,999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,176.13 : 577,280.25 = 577,280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,176.13/577,280.25 = 577,280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,176.13x = 577,280.25 × 577,280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,176.13x = 333,252,487,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,252,487,040.06/266,176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,999.92

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