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Finding the Third Proportional to 270,552 and 577,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 270,552 and 577,320 is: 1,231,919.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,552 : 577,320 = 577,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,552/577,320 = 577,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,552x = 577,320 × 577,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,552x = 333,298,382,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,298,382,400/270,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,919.86

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