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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,732 and 414,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,732 and 414,552 is: 641,885.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,732 : 414,552 = 414,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,732/414,552 = 414,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,732x = 414,552 × 414,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,732x = 171,853,360,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,853,360,704/267,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,885.77

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