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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,924 and 577,913

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,924 and 577,913 is: 1,246,560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,924 : 577,913 = 577,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,924/577,913 = 577,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,924x = 577,913 × 577,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,924x = 333,983,435,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,983,435,569/267,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,560.35

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