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Finding the Third Proportional to 578,552.63 and 867,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 578,552.63 and 867,267 is: 1,300,058.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,552.63 : 867,267 = 867,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,552.63/867,267 = 867,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,552.63x = 867,267 × 867,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,552.63x = 752,152,049,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,152,049,289/578,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,058.14

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