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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,498 and 391,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,498 and 391,402 is: 572,697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,498 : 391,402 = 391,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,498/391,402 = 391,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,498x = 391,402 × 391,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,498x = 153,195,525,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,195,525,604/267,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,697.84

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