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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,654 and 403,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,654 and 403,749 is: 609,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,654 : 403,749 = 403,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,654/403,749 = 403,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,654x = 403,749 × 403,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,654x = 163,013,255,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,013,255,001/267,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,044.72

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