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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,706 and 557,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,706 and 557,594 is: 1,161,389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,706 : 557,594 = 557,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,706/557,594 = 557,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,706x = 557,594 × 557,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,706x = 310,911,068,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,911,068,836/267,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161,389.99

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