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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,072 and 541,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,072 and 541,520 is: 1,097,995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,072 : 541,520 = 541,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,072/541,520 = 541,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,072x = 541,520 × 541,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,072x = 293,243,910,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,243,910,400/267,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097,995.71

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