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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,362 and 578,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,362 and 578,372 is: 1,251,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,362 : 578,372 = 578,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,362/578,372 = 578,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,362x = 578,372 × 578,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,362x = 334,514,170,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,514,170,384/267,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,165.72

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