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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,121.55 and 584,902.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,121.55 and 584,902.90 is: 1,280,733.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,121.55 : 584,902.90 = 584,902.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,121.55/584,902.90 = 584,902.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,121.55x = 584,902.90 × 584,902.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,121.55x = 342,111,400,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,111,400,600.59/267,121.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,733.08

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