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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,707.75 and 414,521.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,707.75 and 414,521.75 is: 641,850.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,707.75 : 414,521.75 = 414,521.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,707.75/414,521.75 = 414,521.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,707.75x = 414,521.75 × 414,521.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,707.75x = 171,828,281,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,828,281,223.06/267,707.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,850.23

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