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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,674 and 391,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,674 and 391,452 is: 572,467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,674 : 391,452 = 391,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,674/391,452 = 391,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,674x = 391,452 × 391,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,674x = 153,234,668,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,234,668,304/267,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,467.51

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