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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,414 and 557,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,414 and 557,244 is: 1,161,199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,414 : 557,244 = 557,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,414/557,244 = 557,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,414x = 557,244 × 557,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,414x = 310,520,875,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,520,875,536/267,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,199.02

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