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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,662 and 594,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,662 and 594,372 is: 1,319,866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,662 : 594,372 = 594,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,662/594,372 = 594,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,662x = 594,372 × 594,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,662x = 353,278,074,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,278,074,384/267,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319,866.38

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