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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,582 and 415,212.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,582 and 415,212.75 is: 644,294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,582 : 415,212.75 = 415,212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,582/415,212.75 = 415,212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,582x = 415,212.75 × 415,212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,582x = 172,401,627,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,401,627,762.56/267,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,294.56

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