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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,765 and 1,288,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,765 and 1,288,299 is: 2,872,646.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,765 : 1,288,299 = 1,288,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,765/1,288,299 = 1,288,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,765x = 1,288,299 × 1,288,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,765x = 1,659,714,313,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,714,313,401/577,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872,646.00

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