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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,222 and 401,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,222 and 401,181 is: 602,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,222 : 401,181 = 401,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,222/401,181 = 401,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,222x = 401,181 × 401,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,222x = 160,946,194,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,946,194,761/267,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,293.95

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