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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,264 and 575,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,264 and 575,996 is: 1,241,362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,264 : 575,996 = 575,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,264/575,996 = 575,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,264x = 575,996 × 575,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,264x = 331,771,392,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,771,392,016/267,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,362.07

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