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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,087 and 577,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,087 and 577,363 is: 1,243,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,087 : 577,363 = 577,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,087/577,363 = 577,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,087x = 577,363 × 577,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,087x = 333,348,033,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,348,033,769/268,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243,432.30

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