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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,744 and 414,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,744 and 414,573 is: 641,922.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,744 : 414,573 = 414,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,744/414,573 = 414,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,744x = 414,573 × 414,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,744x = 171,870,772,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,870,772,329/267,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,922.03

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