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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,358 and 594,497

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,358 and 594,497 is: 1,321,922.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,358 : 594,497 = 594,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,358/594,497 = 594,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,358x = 594,497 × 594,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,358x = 353,426,683,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,426,683,009/267,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321,922.98

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