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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,942 and 577,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,942 and 577,948 is: 1,246,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,942 : 577,948 = 577,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,942/577,948 = 577,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,942x = 577,948 × 577,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,942x = 334,023,890,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,023,890,704/267,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,627.59

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