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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,764 and 401,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,764 and 401,660 is: 602,511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,764 : 401,660 = 401,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,764/401,660 = 401,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,764x = 401,660 × 401,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,764x = 161,330,755,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,330,755,600/267,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,511.00

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