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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,256 and 580,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,256 and 580,112 is: 1,259,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,256 : 580,112 = 580,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,256/580,112 = 580,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,256x = 580,112 × 580,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,256x = 336,529,932,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,529,932,544/267,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,204.41

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