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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,492 and 415,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,492 and 415,524 is: 645,477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,492 : 415,524 = 415,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,492/415,524 = 415,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,492x = 415,524 × 415,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,492x = 172,660,194,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,660,194,576/267,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,477.98

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