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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,460 and 577,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,460 and 577,052 is: 1,245,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,460 : 577,052 = 577,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,460/577,052 = 577,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,460x = 577,052 × 577,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,460x = 332,989,010,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,989,010,704/267,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245,004.90

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