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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,682 and 392,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,682 and 392,586 is: 575,771.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,682 : 392,586 = 392,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,682/392,586 = 392,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,682x = 392,586 × 392,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,682x = 154,123,767,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,123,767,396/267,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,771.88

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