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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,714 and 414,531

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,714 and 414,531 is: 641,863.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,714 : 414,531 = 414,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,714/414,531 = 414,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,714x = 414,531 × 414,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,714x = 171,835,949,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,835,949,961/267,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,863.89

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