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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,444 and 587,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,444 and 587,592 is: 1,290,978.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,444 : 587,592 = 587,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,444/587,592 = 587,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,444x = 587,592 × 587,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,444x = 345,264,358,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,264,358,464/267,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290,978.14

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