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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,472 and 577,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,472 and 577,128 is: 1,231,464.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,472 : 577,128 = 577,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,472/577,128 = 577,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,472x = 577,128 × 577,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,472x = 333,076,728,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,076,728,384/270,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,464.73

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