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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,334.25 and 1,266,205.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,334.25 and 1,266,205.50 is: 2,777,033.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,334.25 : 1,266,205.50 = 1,266,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,334.25/1,266,205.50 = 1,266,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,334.25x = 1,266,205.50 × 1,266,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,334.25x = 1,603,276,368,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,276,368,230.25/577,334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777,033.18

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