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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,926 and 577,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,926 and 577,916 is: 1,246,563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,926 : 577,916 = 577,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,926/577,916 = 577,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,926x = 577,916 × 577,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,926x = 333,986,903,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,986,903,056/267,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,563.99

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