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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,719 and 414,537

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,719 and 414,537 is: 641,870.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,719 : 414,537 = 414,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,719/414,537 = 414,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,719x = 414,537 × 414,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,719x = 171,840,924,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,840,924,369/267,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,870.48

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