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Finding the Third Proportional to 267 and 407

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Solution

The third proportional to 267 and 407 is: 620.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 407 = 407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/407 = 407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 407 × 407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 165,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,649/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.41

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