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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,396 and 401,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,396 and 401,145 is: 601,794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,396 : 401,145 = 401,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,396/401,145 = 401,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,396x = 401,145 × 401,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,396x = 160,917,311,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,917,311,025/267,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,794.01

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