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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,711 and 414,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,711 and 414,525 is: 641,852.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,711 : 414,525 = 414,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,711/414,525 = 414,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,711x = 414,525 × 414,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,711x = 171,830,975,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,830,975,625/267,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,852.50

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