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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,170 and 1,265,161.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,170 and 1,265,161.50 is: 2,773,244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,170 : 1,265,161.50 = 1,265,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,170/1,265,161.50 = 1,265,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,170x = 1,265,161.50 × 1,265,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,170x = 1,600,633,621,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,633,621,082.25/577,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773,244.66

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