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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,192 and 426,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,192 and 426,060 is: 679,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,192 : 426,060 = 426,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,192/426,060 = 426,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,192x = 426,060 × 426,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,192x = 181,527,123,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,527,123,600/267,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,388.32

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