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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,246 and 556,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,246 and 556,605 is: 1,159,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,246 : 556,605 = 556,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,246/556,605 = 556,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,246x = 556,605 × 556,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,246x = 309,809,126,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,809,126,025/267,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,265.72

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