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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,246 and 426,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,246 and 426,168 is: 679,595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,246 : 426,168 = 426,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,246/426,168 = 426,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,246x = 426,168 × 426,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,246x = 181,619,164,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,619,164,224/267,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,595.44

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