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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,766 and 579,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,766 and 579,612 is: 1,254,640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,766 : 579,612 = 579,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,766/579,612 = 579,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,766x = 579,612 × 579,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,766x = 335,950,070,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,950,070,544/267,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254,640.51

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