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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,688 and 391,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,688 and 391,475 is: 572,504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,688 : 391,475 = 391,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,688/391,475 = 391,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,688x = 391,475 × 391,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,688x = 153,252,675,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,252,675,625/267,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,504.84

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