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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,208 and 583,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,208 and 583,664 is: 1,274,900.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,208 : 583,664 = 583,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,208/583,664 = 583,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,208x = 583,664 × 583,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,208x = 340,663,664,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,663,664,896/267,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,900.69

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