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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,984 and 582,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,984 and 582,624 is: 1,266,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,984 : 582,624 = 582,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,984/582,624 = 582,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,984x = 582,624 × 582,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,984x = 339,450,725,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,450,725,376/267,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,682.81

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