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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,762 and 582,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,762 and 582,172 is: 1,265,766.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,762 : 582,172 = 582,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,762/582,172 = 582,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,762x = 582,172 × 582,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,762x = 338,924,237,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,924,237,584/267,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,766.75

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