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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,672 and 415,093.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,672 and 415,093.50 is: 643,708.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,672 : 415,093.50 = 415,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,672/415,093.50 = 415,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,672x = 415,093.50 × 415,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,672x = 172,302,613,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,302,613,742.25/267,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,708.02

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