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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,660 and 594,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,660 and 594,368 is: 1,319,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,660 : 594,368 = 594,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,660/594,368 = 594,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,660x = 594,368 × 594,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,660x = 353,273,319,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,273,319,424/267,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,858.48

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