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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,497 and 594,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,497 and 594,043 is: 1,319,218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,497 : 594,043 = 594,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,497/594,043 = 594,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,497x = 594,043 × 594,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,497x = 352,887,085,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,887,085,849/267,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,218.85

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