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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,337 and 574,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,337 and 574,850 is: 1,236,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,337 : 574,850 = 574,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,337/574,850 = 574,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,337x = 574,850 × 574,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,337x = 330,452,522,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,452,522,500/267,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236,089.74

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