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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,550 and 402,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,550 and 402,296 is: 604,904.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,550 : 402,296 = 402,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,550/402,296 = 402,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,550x = 402,296 × 402,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,550x = 161,842,071,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,842,071,616/267,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,904.02

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