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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,112 and 544,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,112 and 544,120 is: 1,108,398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,112 : 544,120 = 544,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,112/544,120 = 544,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,112x = 544,120 × 544,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,112x = 296,066,574,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,066,574,400/267,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108,398.63

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