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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,340 and 577,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,340 and 577,032 is: 1,250,153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,340 : 577,032 = 577,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,340/577,032 = 577,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,340x = 577,032 × 577,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,340x = 332,965,929,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,965,929,024/266,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,153.67

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