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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,737 and 563,084.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,737 and 563,084.75 is: 1,184,238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,737 : 563,084.75 = 563,084.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,737/563,084.75 = 563,084.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,737x = 563,084.75 × 563,084.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,737x = 317,064,435,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,064,435,682.56/267,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,238.40

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