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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,840 and 583,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,840 and 583,304 is: 1,270,323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,840 : 583,304 = 583,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,840/583,304 = 583,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,840x = 583,304 × 583,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,840x = 340,243,556,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,243,556,416/267,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,323.91

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