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Finding the Third Proportional to 267.56 and 414.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 267.56 and 414.19 is: 641.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 414.19 = 414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/414.19 = 414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 414.19 × 414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 171,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,551.29/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.16

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