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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,642 and 391,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,642 and 391,410 is: 572,413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,642 : 391,410 = 391,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,642/391,410 = 391,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,642x = 391,410 × 391,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,642x = 153,201,788,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,201,788,100/267,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,413.10

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