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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,918.75 and 572,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,918.75 and 572,670 is: 1,224,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,918.75 : 572,670 = 572,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,918.75/572,670 = 572,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,918.75x = 572,670 × 572,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,918.75x = 327,950,928,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,950,928,900/267,918.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,068.60

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