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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,606 and 415,248.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,606 and 415,248.75 is: 644,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,606 : 415,248.75 = 415,248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,606/415,248.75 = 415,248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,606x = 415,248.75 × 415,248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,606x = 172,431,524,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,431,524,376.56/267,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,348.50

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