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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,144 and 399,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,144 and 399,884 is: 598,580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,144 : 399,884 = 399,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,144/399,884 = 399,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,144x = 399,884 × 399,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,144x = 159,907,213,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,907,213,456/267,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,580.59

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