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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,492 and 577,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,492 and 577,168 is: 1,231,544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,492 : 577,168 = 577,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,492/577,168 = 577,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,492x = 577,168 × 577,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,492x = 333,122,900,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,122,900,224/270,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,544.37

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