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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,558 and 572,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,558 and 572,481 is: 1,224,910.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,558 : 572,481 = 572,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,558/572,481 = 572,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,558x = 572,481 × 572,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,558x = 327,734,495,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,734,495,361/267,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,910.10

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