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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,896 and 577,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,896 and 577,161 is: 1,234,234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,896 : 577,161 = 577,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,896/577,161 = 577,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,896x = 577,161 × 577,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,896x = 333,114,819,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,114,819,921/269,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234,234.00

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