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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,626 and 577,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,626 and 577,030 is: 1,244,137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,626 : 577,030 = 577,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,626/577,030 = 577,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,626x = 577,030 × 577,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,626x = 332,963,620,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,963,620,900/267,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,137.79

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