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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,616 and 631,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,616 and 631,720 is: 1,491,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,616 : 631,720 = 631,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,616/631,720 = 631,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,616x = 631,720 × 631,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,616x = 399,070,158,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,070,158,400/267,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,204.41

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