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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,126.75 and 584,133.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,126.75 and 584,133.75 is: 1,277,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,126.75 : 584,133.75 = 584,133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,126.75/584,133.75 = 584,133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,126.75x = 584,133.75 × 584,133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,126.75x = 341,212,237,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,212,237,889.06/267,126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,342.08

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