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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,920.63 and 572,687.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,920.63 and 572,687.63 is: 1,224,135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,920.63 : 572,687.63 = 572,687.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,920.63/572,687.63 = 572,687.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,920.63x = 572,687.63 × 572,687.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,920.63x = 327,971,115,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,971,115,828.14/267,920.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224,135.38

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