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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,753 and 579,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,753 and 579,588 is: 1,254,597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,753 : 579,588 = 579,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,753/579,588 = 579,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,753x = 579,588 × 579,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,753x = 335,922,249,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,922,249,744/267,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,597.52

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