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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,815 and 583,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,815 and 583,704 is: 1,272,185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,815 : 583,704 = 583,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,815/583,704 = 583,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,815x = 583,704 × 583,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,815x = 340,710,359,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,710,359,616/267,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,185.50

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