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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,671 and 391,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,671 and 391,449 is: 572,465.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,671 : 391,449 = 391,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,671/391,449 = 391,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,671x = 391,449 × 391,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,671x = 153,232,319,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,232,319,601/267,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,465.15

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