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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,332.13 and 577,050.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,332.13 and 577,050.75 is: 1,222,725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,332.13 : 577,050.75 = 577,050.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,332.13/577,050.75 = 577,050.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,332.13x = 577,050.75 × 577,050.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,332.13x = 332,987,568,075.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,987,568,075.56/272,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,725.99

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