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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,882 and 589,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,882 and 589,332 is: 1,296,511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,882 : 589,332 = 589,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,882/589,332 = 589,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,882x = 589,332 × 589,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,882x = 347,312,206,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,312,206,224/267,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296,511.92

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