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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,637 and 391,404

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,637 and 391,404 is: 572,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,637 : 391,404 = 391,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,637/391,404 = 391,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,637x = 391,404 × 391,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,637x = 153,197,091,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,197,091,216/267,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,406.25

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