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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,430 and 587,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,430 and 587,351 is: 1,289,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,430 : 587,351 = 587,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,430/587,351 = 587,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,430x = 587,351 × 587,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,430x = 344,981,197,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,981,197,201/267,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,986.90

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