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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,486 and 415,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,486 and 415,512 is: 645,455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,486 : 415,512 = 415,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,486/415,512 = 415,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,486x = 415,512 × 415,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,486x = 172,650,222,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,650,222,144/267,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,455.17

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