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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,212 and 414,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,212 and 414,102 is: 641,739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,212 : 414,102 = 414,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,212/414,102 = 414,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,212x = 414,102 × 414,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,212x = 171,480,466,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,480,466,404/267,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,739.39

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