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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,251 and 576,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,251 and 576,275 is: 1,242,625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,251 : 576,275 = 576,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,251/576,275 = 576,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,251x = 576,275 × 576,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,251x = 332,092,875,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,092,875,625/267,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,625.38

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