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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,942 and 535,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,942 and 535,881 is: 1,071,756.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,942 : 535,881 = 535,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,942/535,881 = 535,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,942x = 535,881 × 535,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,942x = 287,168,446,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,168,446,161/267,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,756.00

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