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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,686 and 403,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,686 and 403,797 is: 609,116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,686 : 403,797 = 403,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,686/403,797 = 403,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,686x = 403,797 × 403,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,686x = 163,052,017,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,052,017,209/267,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,116.72

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