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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,036 and 571,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,036 and 571,980 is: 1,225,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,036 : 571,980 = 571,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,036/571,980 = 571,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,036x = 571,980 × 571,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,036x = 327,161,120,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,161,120,400/267,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,157.36

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