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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,380 and 556,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,380 and 556,812 is: 1,159,546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,380 : 556,812 = 556,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,380/556,812 = 556,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,380x = 556,812 × 556,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,380x = 310,039,603,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,039,603,344/267,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,546.73

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