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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,972 and 588,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,972 and 588,540 is: 1,292,595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,972 : 588,540 = 588,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,972/588,540 = 588,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,972x = 588,540 × 588,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,972x = 346,379,331,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,379,331,600/267,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,595.24

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