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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,732 and 401,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,732 and 401,625 is: 602,478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,732 : 401,625 = 401,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,732/401,625 = 401,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,732x = 401,625 × 401,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,732x = 161,302,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,302,640,625/267,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,478.00

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