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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,373 and 556,791

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,373 and 556,791 is: 1,159,489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,373 : 556,791 = 556,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,373/556,791 = 556,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,373x = 556,791 × 556,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,373x = 310,016,217,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,016,217,681/267,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,489.62

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